A variety of teaching methods are used, both to stimulate the student and to achieve a balance between the need for academic rigour and the need to produce competent Environmental Health professionals employable within local government, industry or commerce. To comply with professional requirements a minimum of 48 weeks practical training must be completed. This can be undertaken within local government or an appropriate commercial or industrial enterprise however 24 weeks must be within a U.K. local authority. A close liaison is maintained between the University and the students Training Officer. The Course programme is repeated once every 2 years and students can join the course in either year.
All students study Law, Construction and Public Health during their first year.
Students undertake a research project in their second year. Throughout the practical training a logbook will be maintained. Students should note that additional fees are payable to the CIEH for this. Assessment To be awarded an MSc in Environmental Health students must achieve a pass mark in all taught elements, practical training, plus the research topic. Taught elements are assessed by a mixture of continuous assessment and examination.