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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Environmental Health with DPP

Ulster University

(4.3)
70 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Environmental Health with DPP course at Ulster University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

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.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Ulster University. These students are taking Environmental Health with DPP or another course from the same subject area.

Environmental and public health
SubjectGrade
Food TechnologyA
BiologyA
Health and Social CareB
GeographyB
Religious StudiesB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B910

Here's what Ulster University says about its Environmental Health with DPP 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.

Source: Ulster University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Belfast Campus

Location

Belfast | Belfast

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Environmental and public health

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£4,855 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£4,855 per year (provisional)
EU£17,490 per year
International£17,490 per year

Ulster University student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 70 reviews from Ulster University's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 68 reviews

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.

(5)
Overall

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.

(5)
Student Union

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.

(5)
University life

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.

(2)
Finance

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.

(5)
Support

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

The library is great and opened for all 24/7

(5)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ulster University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Ulster University students who took the Environmental Health with DPP course - or another course in the same subject area.

Environmental and public health

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

91%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

98%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

93%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

93%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

96%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

96%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

87%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

87%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

98%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

93%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

98%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

95%

high

How well organised is your course?

96%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

95%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

98%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

76%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

98%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

98%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

88%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

93%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

91%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Ulster University. These students are taking Environmental Health with DPP or another course from the same subject area.

Environmental and public health
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female87%Male13%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above91%
Number of students170
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Environmental Health with DPP course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Ulster University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Subjects allied to medicine
Allied health

Graduate statistics

80%

Say it fits with future plans

75%

Are utilising studies

Graduate statistics

100%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

87%

Say it fits with future plans

82%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

10%

Health associate professionals

10%

Teaching Professionals

7%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Quality and Regulatory Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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