- Understand how the physical environment links with human health
- Work placements provide hands-on experience
- Program fully accredited with Environmental Health Australia
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Environmental Health Science
Award abbreviation: BEnvHlthSc
QTAC code: 013091
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC318
CRICOS code: 073278K. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Obtain scientific training to improve the health and wellbeing of people and the environment at a local, national and international level.
This interdisciplinary program prepares you for careers in both the environmental management and public health sectors. It focuses on developing an understanding of the physical environment and its links with human health through courses in basic and applied sciences. You gain an understanding of public health and sustainable development principles, human/environment interactions, environment and public health planning, and approaches used to identify, assess and manage risks from environmental hazards.
Career opportunities
Environmental health specialist positions within government (eg. Environmental Health Officer) or the corporate sector. There are also other career opportunities within sectors such as environmental management, especially in the area of risk management.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of Environmental Health Australia; Public Health Association of Australia; Australian Health Promotion Association.
Program accreditation
This program is fully accredited with Environmental Health Australia.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses.
- Complete compulsory work-integrated learning of 240 hours. This is undertaken in PUB332 Environmental Health Practicum.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
COR109 Communication and Thought
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Cell Biology
LFS112 Human Physiology
PUB102 Environment and Health
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses (11)
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
ENP365 Participation and Conflict Resolution
ENS351 Integrated Environmental Management
LFS261 Microbiology
LFS262 Medical Microbiology
LGL301 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
PUB205 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB332 Environmental Health Practicum
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Elective courses (3)
Select three (3) elective courses of which two (2) must be at advanced level (200 or 300 coded) from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Enviromental Health Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Seven (8) required courses:
COR109 should be studied in Semester 1
SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought | |||
| LFS100 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI105 Chemistry | |||
| SCI110 Science Research Methods | |||
| LFS112 Human Physiology | |||
| PUB102 Environment and Health | |||
| PUB112 Public Health Foundations | |||
| SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology |
Year 2
- Six (6) required courses
- One (1) core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 1 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
| LFS261 Microbiology | |||
| PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
| LFS262 Medical Microbiology | |||
| PUB205 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance | |||
| PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management |
Core course: (1)
Select 1 Core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Elective courses: (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Five (5) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses:
One elective course should be studied in Semester 1 and one elective course should be studied in Semester 2.
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS351 Integrated Environmental Management | |||
| LGL301 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues | |||
| PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| ENP365 Participation and Conflict Resolution | |||
| PUB332 Environmental Health Practicum |
Elective courses: (2)
Select two advanced (200 or 300 coded) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).