173799 v.4 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health)

BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003768E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

Environmental health is concerned with those factors in the environment that exert a harmful effect on health and quality of life. Public concern regarding the quality of the environment has led to a demand for professionally trained personnel to plan and implement prevention, management and control programs and to administer statutory provisions. This course combines the scientific, technical and humanitarian skills required to be competent professionals in the field of environmental health.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. One TEE Science subject and one TEE Maths subject desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Most units in the first year of the course are also available in an external mode, making this course suitable for those students from remote areas who wish to study off campus.

Course Organisation

This course offers a broad science base incorporating units in microbiology, human biology, chemistry and physics leading to specialised environmental health units including food science, safety and hygiene, environmental systems, water and air pollution, waste management, epidemiology and communicable diseases, environmental noise and law. In addition to traditional lectures, laboratory and fieldwork, students attend professional placements and tutorials with environmental health practitioners during the second and third years of the course. Students must also complete a mandatory one week full-time work experience placement with an approved country or remote regional training agency during the semester break immediately following the completion of fivesemesters of study. Several Local Government Authorities offer cadetships (on application) to selected students so that they are able to complete their professional placement requirements and also earn an income while they undertake their study.

Professional Recognition

The course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Environmental Health and the Western Australian Environmental Health Officers Professional Review Board. Graduates are eligible for appointment as Environmental Health Officers throughout all statesof Australia and are also eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health.

Career Opportunities

There is a continuing high demand for graduates, with the majority being employed by Local Government Authorities as well as State and Federal Government departments as Environmental Health Officers or Scientific Officers. There is also an increasing demand for graduates to work in diverse fields such as the resources sector and the food industry.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Further Information

Contact staff in the Faculty of Health Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 4583, email: hlthsci-ss@curtin.edu.au or visit our website: http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au.

Combined Degree Information

Environmental Health may be combined with Environmental Biology.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10009	v.3	Chemistry 127	6.0	25.0
303168	v.3	Epidemiology and Biostatistics 180	2.0	12.5
307182	v.1	Health and Society 180	3.5	25.0
7713	v.9	Health Science Communication 180	2.0	12.5
				75.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1644	v.7	Human Biology 134	4.0	25.0
302467	v.2	Introduction to Microbiology 132	3.0	12.5
303091	v.3	Epidemiology 186	3.0	25.0
7054	v.5	Physics 113	5.0	12.5
8686	v.5	Chemistry 128	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
303855	v.2	Introduction and Practice of Occupational Health and Safety 283	4.0	25.0
304652	v.2	Food Science Specialisation 201	5.0	25.0
304657	v.3	Public Health Law 284	6.0	25.0
304711	v.2	Environmental Health Microbiology 231	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
304647	v.1	Built Environment 283	6.0	25.0
304656	v.1	Food Science Specialisation 202	5.0	25.0
304714	v.2	Environmental Health Microbiology 232	5.0	25.0
8420	v.8	Professional Practice (Community) 284	7.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
304660	v.1	Environmental Health Specialisation 303	6.0	25.0
306827	v.1	Environmental Health Specialisation 321	5.0	25.0
9319	v.10	Principles of Research 381	5.0	25.0
9441	v.8	Professional Practice (Community) 383	7.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
301160	v.3	Environmental Impact Assessment 302	3.0	12.5
304661	v.1	Environmental Health Applied Research 384	6.0	25.0
304663	v.2	Food Systems Safety 384	5.0	25.0
305542	v.2	Sustainable Production and Consumption 311	2.0	12.5
9442	v.8	Professional Practice (Community) 384	7.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.