Diploma in Environmental Health

Course Overview

This programme is a branch of Health Science programme which emphasises the concept of environmental conservation and rehabilitation related to human health. We produce graduates with effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills that upholds professionalism, ethical and social responsibilities to support their role in environmental health industry, and produce graduates with the ability to analyse and solve problems based on evidence and experience.

Curriculum

YEAR 1

• Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1*
• Academic English 1
• Chemistry
• Introduction to Environmental Health
• Environmental Microbiology (i)
• Environmental Physics
• Professional Communication
• Academic English 2
• Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Microbiology (ii)
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Basic Entrepreneurship
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Instrumentation of Environmental Health

YEAR 2

• Co-Curriculum
• Behavioural Science
• Environmental Toxicology
• Soil & Hydrogeology
• Water Quality & Safety
• Wastewater Management
• Academic English 3
• Environmental Sampling & Analysis
• Epidemiology & Biostatistic
• Health Risk Assessment
• Pest & Vector Control
• Food Hygiene & Safety
• Environmental Health Law
• Control of Communicable Diseases
• Toxic & Solid Waste Management

YEAR 3

• Environmental Health
• Education
• Procedure of
• Environmental Health Law
• Urban Sustainable
• Development
• Food Technology
• Recreational Water & Park
• Industrial Training (I)
• Industrial Training (II)

Entry Requirements

• SPM: Minimum 5 credits subjects (Pass in Bahasa Malaysia, English & Mathematics)
• Credit in 1 subjects: Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science
• GCE/O Level: Minimum 5 Grade C(Pass in Bahasa Malaysia, English & Mathematics)
• Credit in 1 subjects: Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics/
• Applied Science
• CERTIFICATE, Health Sciences: Minimum CGPA 2.75

For International Students

• IELTS: Minimum 4.0

Career Prospects

Environmental Health Officer Assistant, Food Hygienist; Food Safety Officer; Vector Control Officer, Port Authorities, Solid Wasted Management Company, Land Development Authorities, Local Authorities.