Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 013091
OP/Rank for 2007 entry: OP-16 / Rank-65
Award abbreviation: BSc(EH)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses)
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 058569B
Program overview
This scientific program of study crosses the disciplinary boundaries of environmental science and public health and prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in both the environmental management and public health sectors. The focus of the training is on developing an understanding of our physical environment and its links with human health through a range of courses in both the basic and more applied sciences.
The required courses within the program are designed to address the core competencies and skills required by environmental health professionals working in a range of settings. These competencies and skills range from generic graduate attributes that can translate to any profession, alongside those more targeted to relevant professions. The generic attributes include being able to apply, synthesize and evaluate knowledge, reason competently, communicate effectively, use technologies appropriately and learn independently.
More 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.
Teaching, learning and assessment styles are designed to develop theoretical knowledge and understanding through connecting students with topics and practical projects of local, regional, national and international importance. Students also gain essential practical experience through a final year workplace internship or placement. In addition, opportunities exist for students to expand their educational experience by becoming involved in ongoing university-based environmental health projects and through taking up the opportunities for international study programs as a part of their degree.
Professional membership
Graduates have the potential to become members of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health, the Public Health Association of Australia, the Australian Health Promotion Association and the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.
Career opportunities
If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies opportunities may include environment or health specialists in academia, environment or health specialists in the corporate and private sector or health professional for all levels of government, including local government.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
6 required courses:
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI109 Environment and Health
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SCI111 Public Health Foundations
Advanced courses
10 required courses:
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
FSN311 Food Laws, Regulation and Quality Assurance
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
MBT253 Pathogens and Communicable Diseases
MBT263 Microbiology
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB271 Health Promotion Principles
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
WPL320 Workplace Learning II OR WPL330 Workplace Learning III
Elective courses
Select up to five introductory or advanced courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students 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.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au