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Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health in Health Professions is offered by Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health offered by the Cape Peninsula University at the Faculty of Applied Sciences

Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) are committed to improving environmental and occupational health. The task of the EHP is determined by legislation and includes the following:

Industrial, commercial and housing development; safe water supply; food safety; occupational health and safety; pollution control (air, water, soil, radiation and environmental noise pollution); disease control; health surveillance; research; health promotion and community development; waste management; pest control; transport safety; public relations; as well as accident and disaster control.

Career Opportunities

Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP) operate within the district health system of South Africa. Local authorities are the guardians of environmental health and are the main employers.

Other employment opportunities exist in national government departments e.g. the Department of Health, Water Affairs, Veterinary Services, Environmental Affairs and the Department of Labour, in Provincial Health Departments, the SA National Defence Force, private concerns such as environmental health consultants, food hygiene consultants and occupational health and safety consultants.

Environmental Health Practitioners are not office bound. The majority of work is often in an outdoor environment. It is an extremely diverse career.

Curriculum

FIRST YEAR
Anatomy and Physiology
Chemistry
Microbiology
Mathematics
Professional Practice 1
Physics
Sustainable Development
Sociology

SECOND YEAR
Administration and Management Practice 2
Community Development
Environmental Pollution 2: Assessment
Epidemiology 2: Infectious Disease
Food and Meat Hygiene 2
Occupational Health and Safety 2: Assessment
Planning for the Built
Professional Practice 2

THIRD YEAR
Administration and Management Practice 3
Environmental Pollution 3: Control
Epidemiology 3: Environment
Environmental Toxicology
Food Processing and Safety 3
Occupational Health and Safety 3: Control
Professional Practice 3
Research Methodology

FOURTH YEAR
Administration and Management Practice 4
Disaster Management
Environmental Pollution 4: Management and Remediation
Epidemiology 4: Applied
Food Quality and Safety Management 4
Occupational Health and Safety 4: Management Systems
Professional Practice and Research Project 4