Jon -P you should stick to health and safety right now and forget environmental health and try and get to CMIOSH Level. I tried to become an EHO several years ago when I graduated, and could'nt get a break as all available money was ring fenced for Social Work / Teacher positions in local government. At that time construction was in an upturn though and so many more health and safety positions were available. The opportunities were a lot better in construction health and safety. Its really difficult to become an EHO currently due to the impending cutbacks at Local Government level. You normally need to spend 48 weeks training with a local authority ( often unpaid ) to qualify. I don't know if the NEBOSH dip is a valid qualification for degree course entry though - you may have to make some further enquires. John.

This site may actually be of more use: http://www.ehcareers.org/where_what_study.html