Diploma in Environmental Health
Programme Overview
Environmental Health is a very challenging and dynamic field which comprises aspects of human health and disease that are determined by factors in the environment.
▪ It also refers to the theory and practice of assessing and controlling factors in the environment that can potentially affect health.
▪ Diploma in Environmental Health provides students with the theoretical and skill in environmental health management, workplace health, safety, noise control, health promotion, environmental protection and problem-solving skills.
Candidates in this field will learn among them the basics in the field of Health Sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, structure and functions of the human body, statistics; including the research and control of related diseases, law, ecology, pollution, environmental assessment, land use and housing, environmental toxicology, environmental health promotion, occupational health and hygiene.
Career prospects for graduates in the field is open whether in the public, private or entrepreneurship sector. Among the fields related are Environmental Health Practitioner, Health, Safety and Environment Practitioner, Researcher, Academics and Consultant. Among the scope for Environmental Health in the industry is fields relating to Food Safety and Hygiene in the franchise industry (instant foods), Pests and Vector Control, Prevention and Control of Diseases, Occupational Safety and Health, Water Quality, Solid Waste Management, Hazardous Waste Management, Health Promotion, Ports, Construction Industry, Oil and Gas Industry, Hospitality Industry (Hotels & Resorts), Recreational Facilities (Theme Parks) and such.
For Malaysian Students
Pass SPM/SPMV at least 5 Credits:
1. Pass in Melayu Language
2. Pass in English Language
3. Mathematics
4. Any 1 subject (Science/ Physic/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Basic Science or Applied Sciences)
5. Any 3 other subjects (Include credit in Malay Language and/ English Language)
For International Student
GCE/O level with grade C for 5 subjects:
2. Pass in English Language
3. Mathematics
4. Any 1 subject (Science/ Physic/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Basic Science or Applied Sciences)
5. Any 3 other subjects (Include credit in Malay Language and/ English Language)
Certificate in related Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.75.
Mode
Full time
Intake
December/January, April and September
Degree Level IPTA
• Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Hons.) Sarjana Muda Kesihatan Dan Keselamatan Persekitaran (Kepujian)
• Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons)
• Bacelor Sains (Kesihatan Persekitaran Dan Pekerjaan)
• Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Kesihatan (Kepujian) (Kesihatan Persekitaran Dan Pekerjaan)
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Degree Level IPTS
• Bachelor Of Science (Hons) Environmental Health And Safety
• Bachelor of Environmental Health & Safety
• Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons)
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health
Year 1
l Basic Mathematics
l Chemistry for Environmental Health I
l Anatomy & Physiology
l Chemistry for Environmental Health II
l Fundamental of Environmental Health
l Microbiology for Environmental Health
l Environmental Parasitology
l Environmental Toxicology
l Food Technology
l Water Quality
Year 2
l Legal Procedure
l Pest and Vector Management
l Pollution Control and Health
l Food Hygiene and Safety
l Urban Health
l Environmental Health Education and Promotion
l Disease Control Management
l Environmental and Occupational Health Law
l Epidemiology and Biostatistics
l Solid waste & Hazardous Waste Management
l Research Methodology
Year 3
l Health Risk Assessment
l Occupational Safety and Health
l Food Handler Course
l Field Experience I
l Field Experience II
Campus:
Plaza Permata
Programme Status:
Full Accreditation
Programme Code:
MQA/FA1406
Specialisation:
Environmental Health
Study Mode:
Full-time
Study Level:
Diploma
Intake:
January, April and September
Duration:
3 years
English 
Malay