MSc Environmental Health

University of Derby

It’s a very supportive and inclusive university, they are very welcoming and make your academic journey a great experience.

Studying at the University of Derby has been one of the most meaningful decisions I have made about my postgraduate degree studies. The environment ,student assistantship, all inclusiveness and tutors are all top notch and any international student coming to study here would most likely enjoy it here. The only aspect I believe can be improved upon is for the university to employ the service of more lecturers as there are more influx of students to Derby with the intent to study, work load is building up for the few that are taking classes. Asides this the university is a great place to acquire knowledge and connect. I don't regret my decision in choosing to study here at the University of Derby.

Numerous library database to help students in their assessment, a great place for learning with many improved facilities

The location of this university is one of the things that makes it a great university. If you are in search for a calm place to study rather than a busy location this, is it. For me its serenity gives me the ability to think freely and do my schoolwork at any time of the day without the bussing street life. however, a little bit of enjoyment here and there helps me to balance it all out. The affordability of houses over here cannot be overlooked, as a student the desire to save cannot be underplayed, even though we constantly strive for quality with the lowest amount of money. Secondly, Derby University is a beauty to behold, irrespective of her affordable tuition. When you walk in, you are welcomed by the heart of the university which is the 'Atrium'. the point of all social interactions and of course filling of the belly takes place there 'a full belly equals a happy brain'. the library is also a beauty and well stacked up with books both hard copies and virtually. The best thing about it is there are sections for the noisy readers and the quiet readers. Furthermore, do you want to build those muscles and keep fit? The state of art gymnasium is ready accessible and super discounted for students, like I mentioned savings is paramount. this sport centre is open almost throughout the day which is a plus. I cannot complete this review without mentioning the most important purpose of this institution which is education. although, the university provides a rigorous training process, the moderators, lecturers, and personal academic tutors are there to put you through. nevertheless, always starts your assessments on time, I discovered that it helps exponentially. Finally, more activities from the student union will be appreciated. Also, more social media presence will be appreciated. Young adults’ consumption of social media keeps growing, so carrying out several engaging activities there for students will be brilliant. Additionally, it will be great if the library is open for 24hrs throughout the year. this will the achieved by creating more rooms for employment and funds have to made available for this to be actualized.

On the 26th of September, I landed at Heathrow Airport, and I was received by the WELCOME HEROES of the University of Derby who drove me all the way to school, and to my accommodation. That was really a great and exciting experience. This is a commendable and should be emulated by every school in the United Kingdom. Also, on the 5th of October, there was the International Students Welcome Event, where there were lots of food, drinks, music and variety of culture display. The learning facilities at the University is great with state-of-the-art classrooms and IT facilities. With the influx of more students into the United Kingdom, being the top-choice destination for international students, I would recommend that my university builds more learning (classrooms) and residential (accommodation) facilities.