Online Environmental Health Safety Degree :: Accredited Universities

The program in Environmental Health and Safety(EHS) is a cutting edge program concerned with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of occupational safety and health hazards associated with mechanical systems, material handling, electrical systems, chemical processes, and illustrates controls through engineering revision, safeguarding and personal protective equipment.

Beyond the basic math and science courses, the core courses focus on safety, industrial hygiene, fire safety, manufacturing safety, and construction safety. Environmental Safety and Health graduates enter the industry as safety and health specialists, safety managers, industrial hygiene managers, corporate industrial hygienists, control specialists, compliance specialists, EPA specialists, consumer safety specialists, transportation safety specialists, or risk managers.

Companies that hire our graduates include: ConAgra, Department of Labor, Miller Brewing, Toyota, just to name a few.

Comprehensive Student Outcome Assessment ProcessTo ensure that the CM program continues to offer a quality education to its students to adequately prepare them for entry level positions in the construction industry, the department has developed and implemented a comprehensive student outcome assessment and planning process.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school from an accredited institution.

International Applicants
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International applicants must proof English proficiency in one of the following ways :

1. Official TOEFL Scores

Internet Based: 79-80
CPU Based: 213
Paper Based: 550

2. Official IELTS Scores
Score: 6.5

3. Official SAT Scores

4. Official ACT Scores

Other Fees

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The Bachelor of Environmental Health at CQUniversity is designed to produce graduates who are competent environmental health professionals, ready to be employed as workplace leaders. Environmental health professionals will be involved in decision-making and management, and responsible for putting in place strategies to recognise, evaluate and control environmental factors affecting public health. When studying this program, you will learn the knowledge and skill to be able to facilitate, educate, problem-solve, and promote environmental health in relation to individuals, families, the community and environment. A comprehensive portfolio of environmental health studies are offered in this program in areas such as food safety, potable and recreational water quality, communicable disease management, disaster management, indoor air quality, vector-borne disease control and waste management.

The program is industry relevant and up-to-date, incorporating extensive work integrated learning that provides valuable practical experience ensuring you are work-ready upon graduation. You will participate in field visits with practical opportunities to apply your learning in real-life situations. In your final year you will complete a 240 hour practicum in the workplace in conjunction with an experienced environmental health practitioner. During this time, you will continue to work through course material externally and assessment is linked to the placement.

At CQUniversity a wide range of elective programs can be undertaken as part of the degree to allow the flexibility to tailor study to suit your needs, professional requirements and areas of interest. Unlike other environmental health bachelor degrees in Queensland, this program is offered by distance education with first year courses also available on-campus in Bundaberg and Rockhampton.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

There are compulsory residential schools when studying by distance education

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The Bachelor of Environmental Science will help you achieve a holistic understanding of the science of environmental processes and challenges and an ability to think systemically and systematically about natural resource management and social and economic development.

The first year of the program (or part-time equivalent) will provide you with a broad foundation of knowledge in environmental studies, as well as developing generic skills in the sciences and social sciences/humanities, emphasising the multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies. Subsequent years will provide you with the opportunity for progressive specialisation. Considerable scope is allowed in your choice of electives, will enable you to develop a particular emphasis in science, humanities/social science, occupational health and safety, or in other fields of interest.

One of the benefits of studying at CQUniversity is that we offer a multidisciplinary approach to environmental science, combining courses from biology, chemistry, geography and sociology. This ensures that our program is better aligned to what is required in the workplace as well as making you more employable on completion.

At CQUniversity we also offer the right combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, including both laboratory and field work. The program is designed to reflect the needs of industry and you can choose to undertake an industry placement, allowing you to put your learned theory into practice. A workplace placement will also provide you with an opportunity to network with industry representatives and give you a competitive edge when seeking employment.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Some courses have a residential component for distance education students.

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The MA Health and Wellbeing is designed to meet the career development needs of health and social care professionals in the UK.

The course will increase your awareness of the social, technological, economic, political and environmental changes taking place within health and social care, whether in the public, private or voluntary sectors, enabling you to take your career to the next stage.

Special features
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The course is delivered online which means you can fit your studies around your work and personal committments wherever you are in the world

The course content contributes to the development of the six core dimensions in the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF): communication; personal and people development; health, safety and security; quality; and equality and diversity

Your will also have the opportunity to study modules in more specialised areas, such as child and adolescent mental health, diabetes and infomatics

Entry Requirements

2:1 honours degree, or equivalent OR

Postgraduate diploma award or a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to an honours degree

Applicants with a 2:2 honours degree or below, an ordinary degree or DipHE in a relevant subject, plus relevant professional experience may also be considered.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Accreditation of
Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) may also be claimed.

All students should be in employment and/or engaged in voluntary activities

Other Fees

Tuition fee for Scottish and EU/EAA - £4,590

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Prepares students to be able to make a positive contribution to enhancing the health of communities.

Health Science students graduate with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking, innovation and cross-cultural and international awareness. They are highly sought after and can choose a range of interesting and dynamic career pathways.

Students undertaking this degree can major in one of the following disciplines: Addiction Studies, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety and Health. A double major in Addiction Studies and Youth Work is also available.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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