- 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 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
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 2012: 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 Science Research Methods.
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 Human Physiology
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR110 Environment and Health
COR111 Public Health Foundations
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Biodiversity and Ecology
LFS112 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
PUB102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
PUB112 Planning and Environmental Law
SCI102 Microbiology
SCI105 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
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 and Regulations
PUB252 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB332
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
- One (1) core course:
COR109 should be studied in Semester 1 - Seven (7) required courses:
SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1
Core course (1)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Human Physiology | |||
| SCI105 Histology | |||
| SCI110 Cell Biology | |||
| LFS112 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science | |||
| PUB102 Chemistry | |||
| PUB112 Haematology | |||
| SCI102 Medical Laboratory Placement 1 |
Year 2
- One (1) core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 1 - Six (6) required courses:
- One (1) elective course:
Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Core course: (1)
Select 1 Core course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR110 Human Pathophysiology | |||
| COR111 Biochemistry |
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENP211 Microbiology | |||
| LFS261 Advanced Haematology | |||
| PUB252 Medical Laboratory Placement 2 | |||
| LFS262 Medical Microbiology | |||
| PUB205 Clinical Chemistry | |||
| PUB262 Blood Banking |
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 Medical Laboratory Placement 3 | |||
| LGL301 Communication and Thought | |||
| PUB361 Communication and Thought | |||
| ENP365 Cell Biology | |||
| PUB332 Chemistry |
Elective courses: (2)
Select two advanced (200 or 300 coded) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).