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Visit to Strathclyde University
Environmental HealthCivil & Env. Engineering Department
Wednesday, 5th December 2012
Welcome to the
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
Topics for Discussion
Scotland – the location
Education in Scotland
University of Strathclyde – past & present
University Regulations & Progress Requirements
BSc (Hons) & MSc Environmental Health Degrees
Teaching Methods
Student Assessment
Communication & Support
Prospect of Employment
Research Collaboration
Glasgow Edinburgh
ScotlandScotland
EnglandWales
N. Ireland
Republicof Ireland
Scotland
Education in Scotland
Education Year Qualifications
Primary School 1 – 7
Secondary School 3rd & 4th Year Standard; Inter 1 & 2
5th Year Higher; Inter 1 & 2
6th Year Advanced Higher
Tertiary University 4 Years BSc (Hons)
1 Year MSc
3 Years PhD
University of Strathclyde
The University began in 1796 when John Anderson, Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University, left instructions in his will for 'a place of useful learning’
In 1964, Royal Charter was granted and became the University of Strathclyde.
In 1964 – around 4,000 full-time students, In 2002 – over 24,000 full-/part time students.
Today, Strathclyde is the third largest university in Scotland.
Four Faculties – EngineeringHumanities & Social SciencesScienceStrathclyde Business School
John Anderson (1726-1796)
University of Strathclyde
UK’s University of the Year
– 2012 Times Higher Education Awards in London
University Regulations & Progress Requirements
120 credits 100 credits
BSc (Hons) Environmental Health
No. of credits taken in each academic year
Progression: minimum no. of credits
120 credits 220 credits
120 credits 360 credits
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Year Four 120 credits 480 credits
BSc (Hons): no fewer than 480 credits including a research project
BSc: no fewer than 360 credits; DipHE: 240 credits; CertHE: 120 credits
University Regulations & Progress Requirements
One Year (Full time) orTwo Years (Part-time)
120 credits 120 credits
MScEnvironmental Health
No. of credits taken in each academic year
Progression: minimum no. of credits
Taught Credits
MSc Dissertation 60 credits 180 credits
MSc degree: no fewer than 180 credits including a project
Postgraduate Diploma: no fewer than 120 credits
Postgraduate Certificate: no fewer than 60 credits
Environmental Health: BSc (Hons) Programme
Year One
(6 20 credits)
Year Two
(6 20 credits)
Molecular Bioscience Biology of organisms Practical Bioscience & Skills Development Chemistry for Bioscience Introduction to the Environment & Health Foundation Bioscience & Statistics (Optional)
Introduction to Infection & Immunity Human Physiology Environmental Health Studies 1 Statistics & Model Analysis Environmental Monitoring & Analysis (Optional) Cell & Molecular Biology (Elective)
Environmental Health: BSc (Hons) Programme
Year Three
(6 20 credits)
Year Four
(2 20 credits; 4 10 credits;
40-credit project)
Medical & Food Microbiology Occupational Health & Safety Atmospheric Pollution Food Inspection & Pest Control Housing Policy & Research Methods Solid Waste, Water & Environmental Management
Acoustics Principles of Environmental Microbiology Pollution & Rehabilitation of Degraded Ecosystems Strategic Environmental Assessment Contaminated Land Management Food Safety and Meat Hygiene Fourth Year Project
Environmental Health: BSc (Hons) Programme
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Year Four
Science based credits 100 credits
Environmental Health based credits 20 credits
Science based credits 70 credits
Environmental Health based credits 50 credits
Science based credits 20 credits
Environmental Health based credits 100 credits
Science based credits
Environmental Health based credits 120 credits
Environmental Health: MSc Programme
One Year
(12 10 credits;60-credit project)
ConversionCourse
Food Safety & Hygiene Meat Hygiene & Inspection Food Inspection & Control Infection & Vector Control Introduction to Health & Safety Occupational Health & Toxicology Acoustics Public Health Studies Contaminated Land Waste Management & Landfill Design Atmospheric Pollution Impact Assessment Housing Policy & Law (Optional)
Research Project
Environmental Health
Both BSc (Honours) and MSc in Environmental Health degrees are accredited by:
The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland
Teaching Methods
Formal Lectures – PowerPoint presentations, Video clips
Guest Lectures
Field Trips
Group Discussion & Problem Solving
Laboratory Work
Workshop
Example 1 Example 2
Teaching Methods
Formal Lectures
Guest Lectures – Governmental bodies, Businesses, Consultants
Field Trips
Group Discussion & Problem Solving
Laboratory Work
Workshop
McKay Environmental
Teaching Methods
Formal Lectures
Guest Lectures
Field Trips
Group Discussion & Problem Solving
Laboratory Work
Workshop
Tesco Supermarket, Port Glasgow
Teaching Methods
Formal Lectures
Guest Lectures
Field Trips
Group Discussion & Problem Solving
Laboratory Work
Workshop
Teaching Methods
Formal Lectures
Guest Lectures
Field Trips
Group Discussion & Problem Solving
Laboratory Work
Workshop
Teaching Methods
Formal Lectures
Guest Lectures
Field Trips
Group Discussion & Problem Solving
Laboratory Work
Workshop – Example: Food Table
Student Assessment
Formative (Ongoing) Assessment
Class Test
Assignments – Individual / Group
Laboratory Work
Oral Presentation / Poster
Dissertation Project – Dissertation Plan (10%)
– Literature Review (20%)
– Dissertation Presentation (10%)
Student Assessment
Summative (Terminal) Assessment
Formal Examination
Assignments – Individual / Group
Dissertation Project – Final Dissertation (50%)
Student Assessment
1st Attempt: January (Sem 1) and/or May/June (Sem 2)
2nd Attempt: August
Faculty of Engineering allows 3rd & 4th attempts
External examiners - checking & validating the marks awarded
BSc (Hons) Env. Health Degree Classification:
o Year 1 1st Class 70%o Year 2 2nd Class (Upper) 60 – 69%o Year 3 (25%) 2nd Class (Lower) 50 – 59%o Year 4 (75%) 3rd Class 40 – 49%
Unclassified < 40%
Communication & Support
Student Communication
E-mail – ‘Nemo’
Learning System – ‘MyPlace’
Portal Engine – ‘Pegasus’
Academic Support
Credit Registrar
Year Adviser of Study
Undergraduate Director
Head of Department
Prospect of Employment
Local Government - Environmental Health Officers:
Majority of students choose to work as Environmental Health Officers under the local authorities’ Environmental Services Departments
32 local authorities in Scotland
Prospect of Employment
Local Government - Environmental Health Officers:
To become a qualified Environmental Health Officer:
– Accredited BSc(Hons) / MSc EH degree
– Practical Training – integrated or end-on
– Professional Examination
– Diploma in Environmental Health
The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland
Prospect of Employment
Government Agencies:
– Food Standards Agency
– SEPA / Environment Agency
– Health & Safety Executive
Business:
– Food Industry
– Water industry
– Environmental consultancies
– Health & Safety
Research Collaboration
Research at Strathclyde:
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point – Food Safety Management System
Lasalocid in Eggs
Monosodium glutamate in Chinese Food
12.00 – 1.00 pm
Tour to the Microbiological & Chemical Laboratories
Colville Building, Room 3.16
1.00 – 2.00 pm
Lunch
John Anderson Building, Room 7.25
2.00 – 3.00 pm
Tour to the University Campus
3.00 – 3.20 pm
Summary & Questions
John Anderson Building, Room 7.25
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