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Bachelor of Environmental Health Science

Students develop skills and knowledge for careers in the public health and environmental management sectors.

Studies focus on the physical environment and its links with human health. Students 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. Courses include cell biology, chemistry, human physiology, public health foundations, environmental health risk management, biodiversity and ecology.

CRICOS code
073278K
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013091
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
SC318
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288

Studies focus on the physical environment and its links with human health. Students 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. Courses include cell biology, chemistry, human physiology, public health foundations, environmental health risk management, biodiversity and ecology.

Career opportunities

Environmental health specialist in local or state government, academia or the corporate sector, environmental management, risk management.

Membership

Environmental Health Australia; Public Health Association of Australia; Australian Health Promotion Association; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.

Accreditation

This program is fully accredited with Environmental Health Australia.

Program structure

For students commencing 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including COR109 .
  • Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses.
  • Complete compulsory work-integrated learning of 240 hours. This is undertaken in PUB332 Special Research Project.
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

Introductory courses (9)

COR109 Environmental Health Practicum
LFS100 Communication and Thought
LFS112 Cell Biology
PUB102 Human Physiology
PUB112 Environment and Health
SCI102 Public Health Foundations
SCI105 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI110 Chemistry
SET111 Science Research Methods

Advanced courses (11)

ENP211 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ENP365 Planning and Environmental Law
ENS351 Participation and Conflict Resolution
LFS261 Integrated Environmental Management
LFS262 Microbiology
LGL301 Medical Microbiology
PUB205 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
PUB252 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
PUB262 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB332 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB361 Environmental Health Practicum

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).

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Total units: 288