Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Science (Environment and Health)
Award abbreviation: BSc(EnvHlth)
QTAC code: 013091
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC313
CRICOS code: 058569B. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Please note program change: this program will be known as Bachelor of Environmental Health Science from Semester 1, 2011.

• Current students will be contacted regarding the change in program name.
• Future students should apply for Bachelor of Environmental Health Science, as on the QTAC website.
• International applicants (those on a Student Visa) should apply for Bachelor of Science (Environment and Health) until otherwise advised.

Highlights

• Understand how the physical environment links with human health
• Work placements provide hands-on experience
• Pursue a career in a variety of settings as an environmental health professional

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 specialisations in government, corporate sector, academia or research, such as project positions in Aboriginal health, environmental outcomes or risk management.

Professional recognition

Depending on courses selected, graduates may become members of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health; Public Health Association of Australia; Australian Health Promotion Association; the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.

Program structure

Core courses

1 required course:
COR109 Politics and Security in East Asia
Plus select 1 course from:
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory/foundation courses

7 required courses:
LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS112 Cell Biology
PUB102 Human Physiology
PUB112 Environment and Health
SCI102 Public Health Foundations
SCI105 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI110 Chemistry

Advanced courses

11 required courses:
ENP211 Science Research Methods
ENP365 Planning and Environmental Law
ENS351 Participation and Conflict Resolution
LFS261 Integrated Environmental Management
LFS262 Microbiology
NUT322 Medical Microbiology
PUB252 Food Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
PUB262 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB272 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB332 Health Promotion Settings(24 units)
PUB361 Environmental Health Practicum

Elective courses

3 required courses:
Select up to 3 courses from any faculty (Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, Health and Education)

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

Program requirements and notes

1. A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses may be chosen.
2. A minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be completed.
3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
6. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
7. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
8. 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.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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