Environmental Health

About this programme

​Our triple accredited BSc (Hons) Environmental Health degree will prepare you to be a highly regarded professional in a career that will enable you to play an important role within society. The BSc (Hons) in Environmental Health at Cardiff Met provides an opportunity to study for five potential career opportunities within one discipline area, including, Food Safety, Housing, Health & Safety in the Workplace, Environmental Protection and the underpinning themes of Public Health, Epidemiology and Risk Assessment. Our teaching team consists of experienced practitioners from both public and private sectors and their knowledge will enable you to become a well-rounded professional within the field. We have excellent work-based placement opportunities in both the private and public sector, and you will have the opportunity to undertake several UK and overseas field trips to enhance your learning experience. If you want to do a job that is challenging, fulfilling and makes a real difference to people’s lives then Environmental Health could be what you are looking for. Watch this video from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and see for yourself.​ This degree can be studied as a three-year full-time degree or a four-year full-time degree that includes a year of foundational study. Our foundation year is intended to prepare you for your subsequent years of studying, offering you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence. Please note : You will need to apply using a specific UCAS code if you wish to undertake the 4 years including foundation.