151904 v.3 Master of Environmental Health

Introduction

Environmental Health Sciences is a broad, inter-disciplinary field, with a primary focus on the effects of biological, chemical, and physical environmental agents on man. In practice, activities within this broad field include studies of environmental risk assessment and management (including environmental engineering solutions), epidemiological studies and basic science research to provide mechanistic and toxicologic analyses of the effects of environmental agents, and to develop techniques with which to study and control these effects. It provides a range of theoretical skills and practical knowledge to professionals with an interest in environmental health or already working in the field. It would also provide an appropriate postgraduate course for graduates from scientific and other relevant disciplines, who work in agencies with responsibility for environmental health, to upgrade knowledge and skills in the environmental health field. The professional MEH program is intended to provide a complete, professional practice-oriented curriculum leading to immediate employment eligibility following graduation. Graduates from the MEH program will have skills in leadership and be able to articulate for the improvement of health conditions.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelors degree plus some relevant work experience. Consistent with the interdisciplinary nature of the course, a broad range of undergraduate or graduate degrees are acceptable. Among these are environmental science, physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, engineering, and geology. Graduates without relevant work experience may be admitted following successful completion of a prescribed bridging program.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is conducted principally in external mode with some optional units available on an internal basis.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Health may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to the approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Intermediate Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation

Students may be required to participate in workplace professional practice during third semester of the course.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health. The degree has been accredited by the Australian Institute of Environmental Health and the Western Australian Environmental Health Officers Professional Review Board.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.