Public and Environmental Health Sciences MSc

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Public and Environmental Health Sciences MSc

About

Course overview

Unlock your potential in public and environmental health. Our accredited MSc equips you with vital skills to address real-world challenges.

You will explore health impacts and earn a Master’s Degree in Public and Environmental Health Sciences. On our course, you will gain the expertise needed to work in diverse global organisations, including governmental agencies, non-profits, and international health bodies. Join us and make a difference!

Academics foster critical thinking about environmental health issues. Assessments encourage individual perspectives, and lecturers equip us with problem-solving tools and reliable information sources.
Guido Martínez
MSc Public and Environmental Health Sciences alumnus

Course Structure

The course will run over 12 months in full-time mode and is only open to international students.

While the exact course content may vary, here is what you can expect to study each semester. This is based on a full-time Masters course.

In Semester 1, you will study the following modules:

Environmental Protection and Climate Change (20 credits)
Health Protection Module (20 credits)
Food Control and Hygiene Management (20 credits)

The Public and Environmental Health Sciences MSc is for international students wishing to advance their knowledge in public and environmental health.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

English Program Requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band, which is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 Listening, 21 Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component
LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 25 in each skill

Career

Career opportunities

Upon completion of our Public and Environmental Health Sciences MSc, you will be equipped to work in a diverse range of organisations across the globe.

Our alumni hold influential positions in government health departments, environmental protection agencies, NGOs, multinational companies, and prestigious educational institutions, contributing to policy-making, environmental advocacy, corporate sustainability, and academic research.

Professional Accreditation
The MSc is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, which oversees UK professional practice and qualifications
CIEH Associate Membership
Students can apply for CIEH Associate membership, gaining various benefits

Careers Network

Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.

Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.

Careers and employability