Program Overview

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Environmental Health

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Health is a four-year program that focuses on the scientific underpinnings of environmental health, with a strong emphasis on applied areas such as food safety, environmental pollution, occupational safety, and health risk management.

Course Details

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Health

TU Code

TU869

CAO Point Range 2024

300−496

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

ECTS Credits

240

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

32

Location

Grangegorman

Fees

EU Fees Non-EU Fees

What is Environmental Health?

Environmental Health is a field of study that focuses on the impact of the environment on human health. The program covers a range of topics, including food safety, environmental pollution, occupational safety, and health risk management.

Work Placement

The program includes a period of professional practice (placement), where students learn how to apply their knowledge of environmental health in a real-world setting.

Professional Accreditation

The program is recognized by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O4/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7
• Other Grade Requirements:
  • At least O4/H7 in one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Biology, or Agricultural Science.

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Level 5 or 6 in a relevant discipline
• Additional Requirements:
  • 5 Distinctions from any of the following modules:
    • C20006 / 5N2746 Biology
    • C20011 / 5N2747 Chemistry
    • D20022 Food Chemistry
    • C20041 / 5N0737 Microbiology
    • C20024 / 5N5245 Food Processing
    • C20140 / 5N2006 Nutrition
    • C20048 / 5N1460 Physics
    • B20029 / 5N2066 Statistics
    • D20127 / 5N5245 Food Preservation & Processing
    • D20001 / 5N0749 Anatomy & Physiology
    • C20033 / 5N2751 Laboratory Skills
    • C20049 / 5N2528 Plant Science
    • D20165 / 5N1794 Safety & Health at Work
    • C20139 / 5N1833 Mathematics
  • OR
  • Leaving Certificate Mathematics O4/H7
  • Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Garda Vetting

Garda Vetting is required through TU Dublin.

Sample Timetable

A sample timetable for this course is available.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can go on to work in private and public sectors in areas such as environmental management, health and safety, food safety, and health promotion, as well as Environmental Health Officer (EHO) in the state sector.

Module Listing

Year One

• Semester 1:
  • Building Tech for Env Health 1 [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Biology 1 [Mandatory]
  • Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Introduction to Environmental Health [Mandatory]
  • Introductory Physics for Sciences and Health [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics and IT Skills for Environmental Health [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Building Technology for Environmental Health 2 [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Ecology and Entomology [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Food and Water Chemistry [Mandatory]
  • Communications for Environmental Health [Mandatory]
  • Introduction to Law and Risk Analysis [Mandatory]
  • Basic Microbiology for Environmental Health [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Semester 1:
  • Build Design, Services & Finishes for Environmental Health [Mandatory]
  • An introduction to hydrology, hydrogeology and atmospheric sciences [Mandatory]
  • Food Technology for Environmental Health [Mandatory]
  • Food Safety (Animal affairs) [Mandatory]
  • Health and Safety Management [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Microbiology 2 [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Environmental Health Physical Applications - Noise and Radiation [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Science [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Applications [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Management [Mandatory]
  • Product Surveillance for Environmental Health. [Mandatory]
  • Food Safety Management [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Semester 1:
  • Housing Policy and Defects [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health 1 : Professional Studies [Mandatory]
  • Public Health [Mandatory]
  • Environmental quality and energy management [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Research Methods & Statistical Analysis [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Professional Practice [Mandatory]
  • Food Regulatory Affairs [Mandatory]
  • Food Quality & Safety Systems [Mandatory]
  • Risk Assessment for Occupational Health [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Environmental Health Professional Practice [Mandatory]

Year Four

• Semester 1:
  • Environmental Management and Protection [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Research Project [Mandatory]
  • Lean and Six Sigma [Elective]
• Semester 2:
  • Built environment for environmental health [Mandatory]
  • Health Risk Assessment [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Law and Management [Mandatory]
  • Environmental Health Impact and Planning Policy [Mandatory]
  • Food Safety [Mandatory]
  • Health Promotion [Mandatory]
  • Safety Management and Emergency Planning [Mandatory]
  • Allergen Management & Control [Elective]
  • Climate Change Optional module [Elective]
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship [Elective]

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry, applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7, or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

Progression

On graduation, students may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil, or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide. There are also research opportunities for graduates on specific environmental health topics.