The course is taught using formal lectures; workshops; group work; case studies; practical simulations e.g. mock trial; industrial/commercial visits; and student centered learning.
Modules
The compulsory modules are:
In addition, you can select one elective module from either:
The research dissertation is worth 50 credits. It will include opportunities to work with lecturers and students in other public health-related fields.
There will be a special emphasis in providing you with an understanding of the role of the Environmental Health Practitioner within the broader public health field, and the necessary networks and partnerships required in the delivery of individual and community health related interventions.
Course Schedule
Students must expect to attend 4-5 days per week in the autumn and spring terms. There is little teaching in the summer term with time set aside for completing assignments, examination preparation, and undertaking the Dissertation.
Assessments
Assessments are in the form of formal written examinations, group work presentations and research dissertations.
Short Courses
You may wish to take the opportunity to study an additional short course leading to an extra qualification whilst at the University.
Certificate in Environmental Noise Monitoring - accredited by the Institute of Acoustics
This will be a practically based module which will enable you to make reliable measurements of background noise and noise from a variety of noise sources, according to the requirements of relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice or legislation. The presentation and interpretation of the measured data will be considered and the significance of measured noise levels in terms of acceptability to people will be assessed. The principal methods of noise control to mitigate the impact of noise on the community will be identified. Having considered the above you will be able to critically appraise the noise measurement methodology, data and interpretation in reports and environmental appraisals, and to comment on proposals for noise impact mitigation.
For further details contact:
Sue Fellows
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3260
Email: s.fellows@bham.ac.uk
Practical Food Inspection
This provides you with a specific certified training programme on practical food inspection. This short course covers a wide range of meat, fish, vegetables, fruit and processed food. You will learn how to identify and examine these foods for fitness for human consumption. The course meets the syllabus requirements of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and is certificated by the University. This will take place in June and July with the examination in September. The cost will be an additional £300 for the training and examinations.
For further information please contact:
Val Walker
Email: V.C.Walker@bham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3077