MSc Environmental Health

  • Postgraduate
  • London
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MSc Environmental Health
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

The Environmental Health MSc at Middlesex University London is designed for those passionate about the branch of public health concerned with how our living, working, and leisure environments affect our health. As the largest provider of environmental health education in the UK, the institution offers a highly work-focused curriculum. Students can study full-time over one year or part-time over two years. The programme covers core areas including Food Safety and Integrity, Public Health, Housing and Community, Occupational Safety, and Environmental Protection. You will develop essential skills in auditing, risk assessment, and intervention implementation. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, and graduates are eligible to apply for membership. With a blend of laboratory sessions, seminars, and real-life case studies, you will be well-prepared for professional practice. Whether you are looking to advance your career in local authorities or the private sector, this course provides the technical and managerial expertise required to improve public health outcomes. Nova Pathways is here to support you through your application process to this prestigious programme.

Tuition Fee Details

Full-time UK students: £11,100. Part-time UK students: £74 per credit and £36 per dissertation credit. Tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK qualifications

Second class honours degree (2:2) or above in an appropriate subject. Candidates without formal qualifications must demonstrate three years' relevant work experience.

Other qualifications

Equivalent of a second class honours degree (2:2) or above from a recognised overseas institution.

English Language Requirements

GCSE

Grade C or equivalent.

IELTS

6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

Other

Pre-sessional English courses are available if requirements are not met.

Other Requirements

Other

No interview required.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Environmental Stressors and Legislative Interventions

30 Credits

Risk and Public Protection

30 Credits

Housing Standards and Intervention

15 Credits

Food Safety and Control

15 Credits

Environmental Protection

15 Credits

Interventions in Occupational Health and Safety

15 Credits

Research Methods and MSc Project

60 Credits

Practical Food Inspection

0 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates are prepared for roles in environmental and public health agencies, local authorities, and the private sector. You will gain the skills to become a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner, meeting the Food Standards Agency’s competence requirements for food law intervention.

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/environmental-health-msc/ on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.