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Bachelor of Health Science (Applied Environmental Health)

Improve the health of communities by understanding our environment.

Learn about links between the physical environment and human health, public health and sustainable development principles, environment and public health planning, and assessing and managing risks from environmental hazards on the health of people.

Program discontinued — last intake Semester 2 2015. Refer to the new program Bachelor of Health Science.

CRICOS code
085352F
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2 *
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$11,100
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$66,600
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • * Program discontinued — last intake Semester 2 2015. Refer to the new program Bachelor of Health Science.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013391
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
SC374
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2 *
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
On campus
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2015
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
23
Total units
288
Footnotes

Learn about links between the physical environment and human health, public health and sustainable development principles, environment and public health planning, and assessing and managing risks from environmental hazards on the health of people.

In your final year, gain work experience through supervised professional industry placements with local and state government agencies. Choose a career in environmental health, environmental management or risk management.

Career opportunities

Environmental health officer or specialist in local or state government, academia or the corporate sector, environmental management or risk management, overseas health agencies, particularly in the areas of food, water and sanitation for emergency and disaster management.

Membership

Environmental Health Australia; Public Health Association of Australia; Australian Health Promotion Association

Post-admission requirements

Before undertaking work place learning, students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Blue Card. Refer to Program requirements and notes.

 

Program structure

For students commencing 2015.
Introductory courses (10)

COR109 Maternal and Child Health
HLT100 Substance Misuse and Toxicology
HLT140 Leadership in Clinical Practice
LFS103 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
NUR131 Transition to Practice
PUB102 Researching Education
PUB104 Education Research Theories and Methodologies
PUB112 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
SCI102 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
SCI110 Introduction to Environmental Management

Advanced courses (9)

ENP211 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
ENS351 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
LFS261 Learning in Australian Landscapes
LFS262 Marine Science Education Fieldwork
LGL301 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
PUB205 Communicating Sustainability
PUB210 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
PUB262 Earth's Surface Processes
PUB332 Environmental Impact Assessment(24 units)

Elective courses (4)

Select 4 advanced (200/300 coded) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must successfully complete the following course requirements as listed in the Program structure.

  • Complete no more than 10 introductory courses, including the core course.
  • Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 or 300 coded) courses.
Program notes
  • Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the work place learning component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
  • Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state / territory authority).
  • 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 Study Overseas 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.