Specialisation

Major - Environmental Health

Western Sydney University Major Code: MT3031.1


Related Courses

3754.1 Bachelor of Science
3754.2 Bachelor of Science
3756.1 Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
3756.2 Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
3757.1 Bachelor of Advanced Science
3757.2 Bachelor of Advanced Science
3764.2 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies
6043.1 Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
6043.2 Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses : NO


The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the places we live, work and play all have major impacts on our health and well-being. The testamur major Environmental Health in a Bachelor of Science, will equip you to explore the diverse range of natural and built-environment challenges that confront us, from the mitigation of human health impacts of global climate change through to the more localised issues of air and water quality, waste management, food security, environmental noise and healthy communities. The major areas of study addressed within the major include air pollution; community studies; emergency management; environmental regulation and policy; environmental monitoring; environmental planning; environmental protection; epidemiology; food safety; noise, occupational environment; risk assessment; sustainable environmental management; toxicology; urban development and water pollution.


Major Structure

Bachelor of Science

Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Health requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below:

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn

300811 Scientific Literacy
300802 Biodiversity
300808 Introductory Chemistry
300824 Management of Aquatic Environments

Spring

300816 Cell Biology
301271 Environmental Issues and Solutions

Choose one of

300831 Quantitative Thinking
200263 Biometry

And one elective

Year 2

Autumn

300872 Epidemiology
300833 Microbiology 1
300361 Introduction to Human Biology

And one elective

Spring

300877 Toxicology
301273 Land Degradation and Contamination
301403 Environmental Planning, Policy & Regulation

Choose one of

301259 Work Internship for Science Professionals
301261 Complex Case Studies in Science

Year 3

Autumn

300913 Field Project 1
301276 Air Pollution & Control
300919 Occupational Health and Safety

And one elective

Spring

300859 Food Safety
300880 Disaster and Emergency Management
300867 Disease Prevention and Control

And one elective

Part-time

Please Note: Some units require attendance at workshops during mid-semester break.

Year 1

Autumn

300802 Biodiversity
300811 Scientific Literacy

Spring

300831 Quantitative Thinking
301271 Environmental Issues and Solutions

Year 2

Autumn

300824 Management of Aquatic Environments
300808 Introductory Chemistry

Spring

300816 Cell Biology

And one elective

Year 3

Autumn

300361 Introduction to Human Biology
300833 Microbiology 1

Spring

301403 Environmental Planning, Policy & Regulation
300877 Toxicology

Year 4

Autumn

300872 Epidemiology

And one elective

Spring

301273 Land Degradation and Contamination
301259 Work Internship for Science Professionals

Year 5

Autumn

301276 Air Pollution & Control
300919 Occupational Health and Safety

Spring

300880 Disaster and Emergency Management
300859 Food Safety

Year 6

Autumn

300913 Field Project 1

And one elective

Spring

300867 Disease Prevention and Control

And one elective

Please Note: Some units require attendance at workshops during mid-semester break.

Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Full-time

Year 1: College Units

Standard 3 term year

Preparatory unit

700043 Chemistry (WSTC Prep)

Eight University Level units comprising

700125 Cell Biology (WSTC)
700124 Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
700155 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
700095 Biodiversity (WSTC)
700123 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
700297 Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)
700296 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)

And one elective

Year 2

Autumn

300872 Epidemiology
300833 Microbiology 1
300361 Introduction to Human Biology

And one elective

Spring

300877 Toxicology
301273 Land Degradation and Contamination
301403 Environmental Planning, Policy & Regulation

Choose one of

301259 Work Internship for Science Professionals
301261 Complex Case Studies in Science

Year 3

Autumn

300913 Field Project 1
301276 Air Pollution & Control
300919 Occupational Health and Safety

And one elective

Spring

300859 Food Safety
300880 Disaster and Emergency Management
300867 Disease Prevention and Control

And one elective

Part-time

Years one and two: The College units

Students must consult the Academic Course Advisor to determine their part-time sequence of study for The College units.

Preparatory unit

700043 Chemistry (WSTC Prep)

Eight University Level units comprising

700125 Cell Biology (WSTC)
700124 Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
700155 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
700095 Biodiversity (WSTC)
700123 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
700297 Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)
700296 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)

And one elective

Please Note: Some units require attendance at workshops during mid-semester break.

Year 3

Autumn

300361 Introduction to Human Biology
300833 Microbiology 1

Spring

300841 Environmental Regulation and Policy
300877 Toxicology

Year 4

Autumn

300872 Epidemiology

And one elective

Spring

301273 Land Degradation and Contamination
301259 Work Internship for Science Professionals

Year 5

Autumn

301276 Air Pollution & Control
300919 Occupational Health and Safety

Spring

300880 Disaster and Emergency Management
300859 Food Safety

Year 6

Autumn

300913 Field Project 1

And one elective

Spring

300867 Disease Prevention and Control

And one elective

Please Note: Some units require attendance at workshops during mid-semester break.



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