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Masters Degrees in Environmental Health
We have 99 Masters Degrees in Environmental Health
Masters degrees in Environmental Health involve advanced study of the relationship between environmental factors and human health, including topics such as pollution, food safety, and occupational health.
Related postgraduate specialisms include Public Health, Environmental Management and Environmental Engineering.
Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Nursing, Public Health or Environmental Science.
Why study a Masters in Environmental Health?
Develop Skills and Knowledge
Masters degrees allow you to deepen your understanding of a subject and develop new skills. For a Masters in Environmental Health, this might include:
- Advanced Understanding of Environmental Health: Mastery of theories and principles related to environmental impacts on human health, including research methodologies and data analysis.
- Environmental Health Interventions: Skills in designing and implementing interventions to prevent or mitigate environmental health risks, such as pollution control, food safety measures, and occupational health programmes.
- Policy and Communication: Proficiency in developing environmental health policies, analysing data, and communicating evidence-based recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
Further Career Development
Completing a Masters degree could be beneficial for your career development. For some roles, a Masters degree is outright required—for others, it may instead lead to faster career progression or improve your career mobility. For more information, please visit our Masters employability guide.
After completing your Masters in Environmental Health, a potential career option might be employment as an Environmental Health Practitioner. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, an Environmental Health Practitioner earns an average of £32,944 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.
Improve Employability
Completing a Masters degree may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, over 93% of Nursing & Health Masters students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.
What do prospective Nursing & Health Masters students think about study?
We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Nursing & Health Masters students in 2023:
- 76% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
- 64% preferred on campus learning, 19% preferred online/distance learning, and 17% preferred a blended approach.
- 34% were interested in part-time study.
- In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
- Career progress
- Gateway to higher level study
- Career entry
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