- Program summary
- Program overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 013091
OP/Rank for 2009 entry: OP-18 / Rank-64
Award abbreviation: BSc(EnvHlth)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses)
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: SC313
CRICOS code: 058569B
Program overview
This scientific program crosses the disciplinary boundaries of environmental science and public health to prepare graduates for careers in both the environmental management and public health sectors.
The focus is on developing an understanding of our physical environment and its links with human health through a range of courses in both basic and applied sciences.
Required courses address core competencies and skills necessary for environmental health professionals working in a variety of settings. These generic graduate attributes translate to any profession, and include being able to apply, synthesise and evaluate knowledge; reason competently; communicate effectively; use technologies appropriately; and learn independently.
Specific competencies and skills include an understanding of public health and sustainable development principles; human–environment interactions; environment and public health planning; and the approaches used to identify, assess and manage the risks posed by environmental hazards. Elective courses are available to cater for specific interests and career paths.
You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding by studying topics and practical projects of local, regional, national and international importance. You will gain essential practical experience through a final-year workplace internship or placement.
Opportunities also exist for you to expand your educational experience by becoming involved in ongoing, university-based, environmental health projects or by participating in international study programs as a part of your degree.
Professional recognition
Graduates can apply to become members of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health; Public Health Association of Australia; Australian Health Promotion Association; and the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.
Career opportunities
Opportunities may include:
- environmental health professional
- environment/health specialist in academia
- environment/health specialist in the corporate or private sector
- health professional in all levels government
Special features
- provides scientific training to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of people and the environment
- work placements provide hands-on experience in the environment and public health sectors
- close liaison with industry and government ensures the curriculum meets the needs of employers
Program structure
Core courses
1 required course:
COR109 Human Associative Learning
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Introductory/foundation courses
7 required courses:
LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS112 Cell Biology
PUB102 Human Physiology
PUB112 Environment and Health
SCI102 Public Health Foundations
SCI105 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI110 Chemistry
Advanced courses
11 required courses:
ENP211 Science Research Methods
ENP365 Planning and Environmental Law
ENS351 Participation and Conflict Resolution
LFS261 Integrated Environmental Management
LFS262 Microbiology
NUT322 Medical Microbiology
PUB252 Food Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
PUB262 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB742 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB332 Health Promotion Settings(24 units)
PUB361 Environmental Health Practicum
Elective courses
3 required courses:
Select up to 3 courses from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses may be chosen.
- A minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be completed.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including; namely essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au