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Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Environmental Health

The Bachelor of Environmental Health in Health Professions is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Bachelor of Environmental Health offered by the Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Health Sciences

Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) apply their skills to identify, assess and manage various risks to human health. They are able to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of control measures in order to make necessary improvements. In addition they will be able to apply research skills and interpret and apply legislation, regulations and policies related to environmental health and to advise/educate role players on specific issues within their scope of practice.  

Career fields

Environmental Health Officer

Duration: The qualification is offered over at least four years of full-time study.

Curriculum

FIRST YEAR

Compulsory modules:

General Chemistry I

Physics for Health Sciences

Microbiology

Anatomy and Physiology

Psychology – An Introduction

Sociology – An Introduction

Mathematics I

Introduction to Environmental Health

Communication – An Introduction

Sustainable Development

Computer Literacy

SECOND YEAR

Compulsory modules:

Environmental Health Management and Administration II

Planning for the Built Environment

Food and Meat Safety II

Biostatistics and Research methodology

Community Development

Water Quality Management

Occupational Health and Safety II

Epidemiology II

THIRD YEAR

Compulsory modules:

Environmental Health Management and Administration III

Food and Meat Safety III

Epidemiology III

Research Methodology

Waste Management

Air quality management

Occupational Health and Safety III

Environmental Law and Legal Processes III

FOURTH YEAR

Compulsory modules:
Environmental Health Management and Administration IV 
Disaster Management 
Food Management Systems 
Environmental Health Information Systems Management 
Research Project 
Environmental Management 
Occupational Health and Safety IV

Environmental Law and Legal Processes (EMI) IV