- 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 Applied Climatic and Hydrological Systems Project.
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 Coastal Systems Dynamics
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR110 Applied Coastal Systems Project
COR111 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Marine Resource Management
LFS112 Marine Resources Management Project
PUB102 Developing Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Water Management
PUB112 Developing Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Water Management Project
SCI102 Estuary and Wetland Systems Dynamics
SCI105 Coastal Systems Dynamics
SCI110 Marine Resource Management
Advanced courses (11)
ENP211 Applied Coastal Systems Project
ENP365 Marine Resources Management Project
ENS351 Governance, Engagement and Capacity Building
LFS261 Integrated Management A: Theory and Practice
LFS262 Integrated Management B: Practical Application
LGL301 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
PUB205 Environmental and Resource Economics
PUB252 Climate Change Adaptation
PUB262 Climatic and Hydrological Systems
PUB332 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation
PUB361 Environmental and Sustainability Evaluation
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 Accounting for Business |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Strategic Management | |||
| SCI105 Business Law | |||
| SCI110 Database Design | |||
| LFS112 Architecture and Systems Integration | |||
| PUB102 Network Management and Security | |||
| PUB112 Database Programming | |||
| SCI102 ICT Professional Practice |
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 Systems Analysis and Design | |||
| COR111 ICT Industry Project |
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENP211 Project Management | |||
| LFS261 Environmental and Resource Economics | |||
| PUB252 Climate Change Adaptation | |||
| LFS262 Climatic and Hydrological Systems | |||
| PUB205 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation | |||
| PUB262 Environmental and Sustainability Evaluation |
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 Climate Change Project | |||
| LGL301 Estuary and Wetland Systems Dynamics | |||
| PUB361 Governance, Engagement and Capacity Building | |||
| ENP365 Integrated Management A: Theory and Practice | |||
| PUB332 Integrated Management B: Practical Application |
Elective courses: (2)
Select two advanced (200 or 300 coded) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).