Ulster University
UCAS Code: B910 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
To include Grade B from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award) Home Economics, Food, Nutrition and Health, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Health and Social Care (single or double award) Environmental Technology, Environmental Science or Applied Science. Applicants can satisfy the requirement for one of the A level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Pass Access course in Science, Science/Technology, Bioscience or Combined Science with overall mark of 65% for year 1 entry. At least three quarters of the modules must be at level 3 in science subjects ie Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and/or General Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Profile to include Grade C in English and Mathematics. Please note that for the purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
13 points at Higher Level to include one subject from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography Home Economics or Food, Nutrition and Health.
120 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level). Higher Level subjects must include one H3 grade from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Biology, Geography or Home Economics. Applicants who are not offering Mathematics as a subject at H3 must have Maths at grade H6 or above Higher Level or grade O4 or above at Ordinary Level. English at Grade H6 or above (Higher Level) or Grade O4 or above at Ordinary Level is also required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pass overall BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, Construction & the Built Environment, or Applied Science with DDM. Pass overall BTEC QCF Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, Construction & the Built Environment, or Applied Science with DDD.
Scottish Advanced Higher
To include one subject from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Home Economics or Food, Nutrition and Health.
Scottish Higher
To include grade B in one subject from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Home Economics or Food, Nutrition and Health.
UCAS Tariff
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About this course
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of restaurants, shops, businesses and government?
Would you like a knowledge of issues such as food safety, health and safety, housing and communities, public health and well-being or environmental protection and sustainability?
Do you want a degree that leads to a career where you are out of the office meeting people and dealing with different challenges each day? A degree that has very good employment prospects, locally and internationally, in well paid graduate jobs?
Would you like to study on a course that provides this, plus lots more?
Then come and study Environmental Health at Ulster.
Our graduates are equipped to find employment in a wide range of environmental health activities across public, private and voluntary sector organisations. Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) can take their skills into a huge variety of roles. It is a career where you are dealing with different challenges every day.
This BSc (Hons) Environmental Health programme has great strength in delivering the practical and academic skills required for a career in environmental health including problem solving, communication, research and management skills. It also aims to facilitate the development of your own personal, communication and intellectual abilities.
The course includes the core subjects of food safety and integrity, occupational health and safety, environmental protection and sustainability, housing and communities, and public health and well-being. The areas of sustainability, quality of life, health inequalities, law and regulation are also integrated throughout the programme.
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