Earlier in the year, the Institute became aware of the University of West of Scotland’s (UWS) decision not to accept first year entrants (2024/25) to the BSc (Hons) in Environmental Health with Professional Practice course.
The Dean of School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS, has now confirmed the BSc (Hons) in Environmental Health with Professional Practice remains closed to new entrants and will not re-open. This is despite the Institute responding with a willingness to collaborate and work with the University to look at modifying the course. The Institute is extremely disappointed with this decision by the University.
The University have given a commitment to allow the existing 2nd, 3rd and 4th years to continue.
The Institute is committed to work with stakeholders to progress alternative academic routes to the profession.
