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With an Environmental Health degree under your belt, you'll have the specialist skills and knowledge in environmental health to positively impact on the interaction between humans and the environment. During your studies you will have the opportunity to engage in real-world problem-solving, with at least 10 weeks of approved industrial experience either in Australia or overseas. You'll also learn about environmental management for health in a variety of contexts including pollution control in environmental and occupational settings, and assessing and managing the complex environmental and occupational risk factors of the built environment.

Course Details

Duration

3 years full-time or 6 years distance study.

Practical Experience

You must complete a minimum of 10 weeks of Industrial Experience throughout the course.

Professional Recognition

UWS is a recognised leader in environmental health education. This course is professionally accredited by The Australian Institute of Environmental Health (AIEH). This means that as a graduate, you'll be eligible for full membership of the Institute, and accredited to work as an environmental health officer/practitioner.

A Career in Environmental Health

At a global level, environmental health professionals actively examine the human and environmental health impacts of contemporary world issues such as climate change, water access, acid rain, hazardous waste, ozone depletion, over-population and resource depletion. In Indigenous Australian settings and in developing countries, the focus is on the need to provide basic sanitation, waste management, sound buildings, and safe food and water.

The Australian Institute of Environmental Health (AIEH) has reported an Australia-wide shortage of environmental health practitioners. Graduates of this course are highly sought after for positions such as:

• environmental health officers in local and state government
• environmental consultants or risk assessors
• public health practitioners
• food safety officers
• air quality officers
• health promotion officers
• urban and rural environmental managers

With additional studies, graduates can move into health and building surveying or occupational health and safety. Major employers are state or local government and the private sector.

Assumed Knowledge

Any two units each of mathematics, science and English.

Advanced Standing

Up to 18 months of credit is available for allied Australian tertiary qualifications, making this an attractive re-skilling option. Credit towards the degree may be given for prior industrial experience in similar or related fields.

Application Information

To lodge an application for the course of your choice check the Application Information.

Honours

An honours option is available as an additional year (or part-time equivalent) for high-achieving students. 

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