185907 v.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Health

Introduction

This course is designed for graduates who are interested in the promotion of human health and welfare by the controlling of environmental hazards and who wish to gain the professional skills associated with the identification, assessment, evaluation and control of these hazards. This course provides opportunities for professionals in environmental health, health and safety, environmental protection, health promotion and related professions to acquire knowledge and develop skills appropriate to the management of environmental health protection and safety in public, commercial, industrial and voluntary organisations. With the completion of the postgraduate diploma in environmental health, practising professionals will be able to confront and resolve environmental health problems and issues. It also expands the knowledge and skills base of environmental health specialists and other graduates of science and engineering disciplines enabling them to successfully adapt to the changing environmental health needs of communities.

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 two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is conducted principally in external mode.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the single degree course may elect to transfer to a double degree program. In this event, the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the double degree.

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.