FdSc Environmental and Public Health - Course overview
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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      FdSc Environmental and Public Health
    • Course type
      Full-time (Part-time route available)
    • Duration
      2 years (no placement)
    • Award
      Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
    • Faculty
      Academic Partnerships
    • School
      Truro and Penwith College
    • UCAS codes
      Institution T85
      Course B910
    • Location
      Truro and Penwith College
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This course is delivered by one of our partner institutions. Please visit their website for course details and the latest information about entry requirements, tuition fees and bursaries. Information about teaching and assessment methods, facilities and support services, the library, computing, social, sports and recreational activities is also available on the College's own website, along with details about accommodation, childcare and open days.

This college is a member of Academic Partnerships network at Plymouth University. This network of learning providers brings the opportunity to local communities across the South West to study for Plymouth University awards.
Truro College

​Partner College LogosTruro College and Penwith College have officially merged to provide a high standard of education for more communities across Cornwall. Our students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge at university level in a friendly and supportive environment offering high-quality student facilities, wherever they study. Plans are in place to expand the range of HE courses on offer and to extend high-quality HE facilities at Penwith.

Students at Truro enjoy pleasant views and a spacious environment studying in post-modern style buildings next to green fields. We have a range of facilities including studios for performing arts, art and design, photography/media studios, electronics workshop, hairdressing salon and labs. Resources include a careers centre, computers and sports/fitness facilities.

Penwith College in Penzance is surrounded by beautiful coastlines. Facilities include a learning resources centre, large sports hall with fitness suite and swimming pool and astroturf pitches close by. Strong emphasis is placed on individual support. Students with children can make use of our First Steps Nursery (Ofsted rated ‘good’).

​Contact Details 

Higher Education Admissions
Truro College
College Road
Truro
Cornwall TR1 3XX
 
Tel: +44 (0)1872 267061

How to apply

All undergraduate applications for full-time courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). For more information about making an application, please visit the UCAS website. The UCAS institution code for this course is T85
All undergraduate applications for part-time courses are made directly to the partner institution.

Start date

September

Location

Truro College
College Road
Truro
Cornwall TR1 3XX

Studying with our Partner Colleges
Our partners range from large further education colleges with a broad mix of students and courses, to smaller specialist institutions with unique facilities. Colleges offer a uniquely different experience to larger university campuses. As a student you will benefit from a supportive learning environment in a small, friendly community. However, your course will be of the same high quality and standard as all university courses and your qualification will be awarded by Plymouth University.

You can take advantage of the facilities and services that your local college provides and the additional support and resources available from the University. At the start of your course, you will be given a university computing account that will enable you to access a wealth of electronic resources and study guides.

Every student is automatically a member of UPSU – the University of Plymouth Students' Union.

Academic Partnerships
Plymouth University works in partnership with colleges, schools and other organisations throughout the South West to offer you the opportunity to study in your local area, or to attend specialist courses not widely available nationally. A range of vocational courses from honours degrees, foundation degrees and HND/HNCs to university short courses and continuing professional development awards are provided via Academic Partnerships.

Our courses are designed in close collaboration with employers combining academic study with work-based learning to equip you for a job in your chosen industry.

Foundation degrees are equivalent to the first two years of a full-time undergraduate degree and usually take two years to complete, when studied full-time. Many of our courses are available on a part-time basis which makes them particularly suitable for students with other commitments, such as work or family.

Further study and progression opportunities
Many of our foundation degree graduates take advantage of the progression opportunities and go on to study for a related honours degree at Plymouth University, usually with just one further year of study (please note there is a progression application deadline of 15th January and places may be subject to availability).