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Public and Environmental Health Courses

If you're motivated by creating healthier, safer communities, our public and environmental health degrees give you expert support and progression routes to build a career with purpose.

Why choose us?

Our public and environmental health courses equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect and promote the health of people and the planet. You’ll explore public policy, disease prevention, sustainability, and environmental protection, while gaining hands-on experience through applied projects and placements.

star Accredited degrees

Career-focused courses recognised across the UK and internationally, including the CIEH-accredited BSc Environmental Health and MSc Environmental Health.

biotech Research-informed teaching

Delivered by academics connected to the NHS, WHO and Public Health England.

public London-based learning

Directly linked to real policy, environmental regulation and public health practice.

hub Clear progression routes

Seamless pathways from undergraduate to postgraduate public and environmental health programmes.

Course options

Courses in public and environmental health

Natural Sciences Labs

I'm Dr. Helen Roberts, Director of programs for Department of Natural Sciences.

Seeing the students progress, and graduate and then go on and do amazing things.

I've seen students come through and go and work at pharmaceutical companies like GlaxoSmithKline. Some students have gone to do PhDs at Cambridge.

I have a student who actually taught on my very first day at Middlesex. She's now working in a really big lab in the states at the NIH, and I couldn't be prouder of her.

So that's what I love about Middlesex. It really has the students at heart.

The courses that we teach are actually accredited by the leaders in the field and the the professional bodies. So they can be really confident that what they have learned is going to be really valuable in the in the workplace.

We've got such great facilities here, such great equipment in the lab, such great technology. Going from from proteomics and mass spectrometry, molecular biology facilities. We have actually a brand new chemistry lab and a new pharmaceutical chemistry computer lab as well for drug modeling, and that's really cool.

Compared to other universities, they're really a hidden gem. Seriously, it was truly an unforgettable course. I would redo it a thousand times over. That's how good it was.

A lot of our teaching, particularly in natural sciences, is very, very practical based. From year one, we are teaching them techniques that they'll be able to use in the lab.

Talking about different theories or different scientific concepts, we always relate that back to the real world, and I think that really helps the students to to understand the relevance of what we're teaching them.

Everyone's very helpful here and they help you a lot. Like with your degree, with your future studies, with anything you need, you always always get support and help.

My favorite moment of the year is normally graduation. A lot of our students are the first in their family to come to university. I know that they're doing their family proud as well. I absolutely love it. And as you see all these students that come up on the stage and some of them will wave to me, hi miss, you know, and just seeing them, it's it's absolutely lovely. I think our students are fab.

Practical skills and top facilities: Studying natural sciences at Middlesex

Facilities

Facilities

Our specialist facilities are designed to give you the confidence, skills and experience employers look for in public and environmental health roles. Our environmental and occupational health facilities contain industry-standard equipment enabling you to experience the real-world process of investigation, engagement with clients, strategy development and the promotion of best practice in a business setting.

You’ll have access to:

  • Extensive food and pest collections used to practise real inspection techniques and understand the risks environmental health officers assess.
  • A dedicated resource library with specialist texts, case studies and industry materials to support your assignments and professional development.
  • Noise assessment equipment for both environmental and occupational exposure, helping you master tools used in environmental protection and workplace safety.
  • Environmental pollution monitoring equipment to test air, soil and water quality as part of applied fieldwork.
  • Occupational hygiene equipment used to evaluate health risks in workplace settings.
  • A range of building materials to help you learn how to identify hazards, assess property conditions and carry out housing health inspections. 

Health and education facilities

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Industry experience

Industry experience and partnerships

Our staff have practised across a range of environmental health roles, led innovation and change and conducted research that shapes policy and practice.

You'll graduate with a degree accredited by a professional body (CIEH) and a network of industry connections, thanks to our many partnerships.

"I used to work as a manager for a coffee shop but a random visit from a health inspector inspired a change in career: I was hugely impressed by his knowledge, but I also thought ‘I could do this’.  I then found the BSc Environmental Course at Middlesex University and graduated from this programme last July. "This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) which is invaluable for career progression in this sector.  I also signed up as a student member of CIEH while I was at Middlesex and there are many benefits to this membership, including access to various forums where if you ask a question, there is always someone who will know the answer."

Jessica Tabois, Environmental Health BSc graduate

Careers

Careers and employability

Our public and environmental health courses are built to give you the skills you'll need for your future career. You'll be taught by industry experts and go on field trips to explore topics from food safety to pollution.

We'll prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities for organisations such as:

  • Transport for London
  • Ferrovial
  • NHS trusts
  • Local authorities
  • Government agencies
  • Higher education
  • Consultancies

Our graduates work for organisations including the NHS, local government, the World Health Organization (WHO), and environmental consultancies. 

Your career and job opportunities

Entry requirements

Entry requirements and how to apply

At Middlesex, we're proud of how we recognise the potential of future public and environmental health students like you. We make fair and aspirational offers because we want you to aim high, and we’ll support you all the way.

General requirements for public and environmental health courses

Undergraduate: 80-112 UCAS tariff points. A Level (or equivalent) in a science or social science subject preferred.

Postgraduate: A relevant degree in public health, environmental science, health policy or a related area is normally required. Professional experience in health, environment or policy may be considered.

Some courses may require existing work experience, please refer to each public and environmental health for specific entry requirements.

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How to apply

Please refer to each public and environmental health for information on how to apply.

How to apply for undergraduate courses

How to apply for postgraduate courses

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Student experience
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Student experience and community

Your experience goes far beyond the classroom. You’ll be part of an active community where you can build connections, test ideas and make the most of university life.

You’ll engage from students and alumni who have taken placements, and graduate roles in the UK and around the world to inspire you as you plan your own path. Many courses include work placements, check your individual course page for more information.

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