The work is sometimes dirty and unpleasant, eg inspecting bad housing. Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary. Jobs are available in most areas Available in most towns, cities and rural areas throughout the country. The work is very broad ranging and varied. Certain aspects of the job require working to tight deadlines and can be stressful, especially when enforcing regulations.
Career breaks are possible but it is necessary to keep up to date with current issues.
At entry there are now slightly more females than men. Biological Sciences Applied Life Sciences Degrees in environmental health also have some special relevance. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not needed Postgraduate qualifications are only needed if first degree is not in environmental health. This is not possible or unlikely A degree or postgraduate qualification in environmental health is essential for entry. HNDs may join at technician level.