Course

Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health)

Approved Abbreviation: BAppSc(EnvHlth)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3569.3

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 044744G

From 2009 this course is being replaced by:

Environmental Health encompasses the health impacts of the interaction between humans and the environment. In some Indigenous Australian settings and in developing countries, a major focus for environmental health professionals is the need to provide basic sanitation, waste management, sound buildings and safe food and water. More generally in Australia and other industrialised nations, attention is also given to understanding and controlling pollution in both the environment and occupational settings, the assessment and management of complex environmental and occupational risk factors and assessment of the built environment. At a global level, environmental health professionals have been actively examining the health impact of acid rain, climate change, movement of hazardous waste, ozone depletion, overpopulation and resource depletion.

Study Mode
Internal mode - three years full-time. External Mode - six years part-time requiring distance learning and once every semester compulsory attendance at workshops, held during the Autumn and Spring semester breaks.

Accreditation
Professional level accreditation by Environmental Health Australia (EHA).

Admission

NSW HSC Mathematics or equivalent and NSW HSC Science or equivalent.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

The option of an honours year is available for outstanding students with a credit point requirement of 320.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

EY104A

Management of Aquatic Environments

300288

Occupational Environment

300469

Introductory Chemistry

Choose one of