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This programme provides an accredited pathway for science-based graduates to become environmental health practitioners. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) as meeting its core curriculum requirements. Graduates of the programme normally secure course-related employment within six months of completion. The programme covers the major areas of environmental health in five units: Environmental protection Occupational health and safety Food science and technology Housing and urbanrural renewal Public health policy and legislation On completion of the MSc, those wishing to take the professional examination of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health will need to undertake up to 12 months practical training in an approved organisation and then take the CIEH professional examinations to become a registered Environmental Health Practitioner.

Entry on to the courses requires a science based honours degree (2:2 minimum).