Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship)

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Environmental Health (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) is a professionally accredited, work-based learning programme designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to protect and improve public health and environmental quality.

Course Structure

The course combines academic study with practical, on-the-job training in key areas such as food safety, environmental protection, housing, health and safety, and public health.

Entry Requirements

UK Academic Requirements

• 112 UCAS Points (or above)
• BBC (A-Level)
• DMM (BTEC)
• Merit (T Level)
• Pass in Access to HE Diploma

International Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the student's first language.

Transferring Credit

• If you have previously studied at higher education level before, you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Mature Applicants

• Students aged 21 or over at the start of their course are regarded as mature students. The University of Suffolk offers a flexible admissions policy for mature students, which takes into account life and work experience.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Governance & Regulation (Mandatory)
• Regulatory Compliance (Mandatory)
• Understanding the Science & Data of Environmental Health (Mandatory)
• Environmental Health Law (Mandatory)
• Quality of Housing & Health Impacts (Mandatory)
• Environmental Protection (Mandatory)
• Food Safety, Contamination & Control (Mandatory)
• Occupational Health & Safety (Mandatory)

Year 2

• Interventions & Outcomes in Housing & Environmental Protection (Mandatory)
• Interventions & Outcomes in Food Safety and Occupational Health & Safety (Mandatory)
• Delivering Public Health Solutions (Mandatory)
• Career Planning and Professional Development (Mandatory)
• End Point Assessment (Mandatory)

Career Opportunities

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you may go into the following roles:

• Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
• Food Safety Inspector
• Housing Officer
• Environmental Protection Officer
• Public Health Advisor

Apprenticeship Funding

Degree Apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. Apprenticeship training will therefore be funded directly by employers or by employers in partnership with Government. Apprentices will not be required to pay any tuition or course fees, and will not be eligible for any Student Finance England maintenance support.

Facilities and Resources

The University’s main campus is located on the stunning Ipswich Waterfront. Whatever you choose to study, you will learn in modern surroundings. We have invested across the University to create an environment showcasing the latest teaching facilities enabling you to achieve great things.