You will benefit from training and educational opportunities that are designed specifically to meet the sector’s needs. You can be confident that you will be gaining many of the prerequisite skills needed for a variety of careers in public health, environmental health and other health-related sectors.

Taking part in work-related learning will give you first-hand experience of working in the sector. As a student on our Environmental Health programme, for example, you’ll be given the opportunity to undertake a project within a local authority or private or voluntary sector organisation to help develop your professional skills, knowledge base and add real value to your CV.

The Environmental Health course at LJMU is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. Students will complete their food practical examination and integrated Professional Assessment which are required elements for registration. Completing the programme is your first step towards registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner. After your degree you will need to pass both the Portfolio of Professional Practice and a professional interview.

Our careers service offers a wide range of resources to help you plan your next step, both while you are at university and after you graduate.

We offer in-depth careers advice and guidance, a My Jobs & Placements website for placements and graduate jobs, opportunities to meet and engage with employers and an extensive programme of careers and employability workshops, all designed to help you get the job you want.

Find out more about how our careers service can help you.