Bachelor of Environmental Health & Safety (Hons)

Duration:4 years

Intakes:Mar & Oct

Campus:MAHSA (Main Campus)

Level of Study:Degree

Faculty:Faculty of Health Sciences

Course Code:KPT/JPS (R2/853/6/0026) (A11426) 08/27

About this course

MAHSA University’s Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Hons) is a 4-year undergraduate degree programme that prepares students for a career in the management of health and safety in the environment, which encompasses a variety of situations and substances, including pollution, temperature changes and waste disposal. In an age of global climatic upheaval, the ability to improve the health and safety of the community in particular and the world in general has become a highly desired qualification.

Students will study a diverse range of exciting subjects such as the environment and how it influences human health and the spread of disease; the use of safety equipment in environmental monitoring; industrial, commercial and housing development; water supply and safety; food production and safety; occupational health and safety; air, water, soil, radiation and noise pollution; disease control; health surveillance and research; health improvement and community development; waste management; pest control; accident and disaster control; transport safety; risk management; adherence to environmental laws and regulations; and public relations.

Upon completion of this programme, students will be qualified to identify, assess, reduce and eliminate risk in various potentially hazardous situations and environments; effectively reduce, prevent and eliminate the risk of accidents and injuries at home, in the workplace and beyond; and recommend ways that the general public can be protected from potentially hazardous situations.

MAHSA University’s Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Hons) degree will enable its graduates to make the world a safer place.

Total Course Fees

Please contact MAHSA for more information

For more information on scholarship, please e-mail kassim@mahsa.edu.my for more details or call +60 11-2721 5121.

Subject Listing

Year 1 Sem 1

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Chemistry for Environmental Health

• Introduction to Soil and Hydrogeology

• Introduction to Environmental and Occupational

Health & Safety

• English for Academic Purpose

• U1 (TITAS) / Malaysia Studies (English)

 

Year 1 Sem 2

• Biochemistry for Environmental Health

• Microbiology for Environmental Health

• Diseases Related to Env. & Occupational Health

• Environmental & Occ. Health Legislation & Legal Procedures

• Health Promotion and Education

• English for Academic Writing

• U1 (Hubungan Etnik) / U1 (BM Komunikasi 2)

Year 2 Sem 1

• Integrated Pest and Vector Management

• Statistics in Environmental & Occupational Health

• Epidemiology In Environmental & Occupational Health

• Practical Training I (Operational Area)

• Practical Training II (Disease, Pest & Vector Control)

 

Year 2 Sem 2

• Food Safety

• Management of Water Supply & Quality

• Built Environment, Housing & Technology

• Practical Training III (Built Environment)

• Practical Training IV (Food Safety & Water Supply)

• U2 Entrepreneurial Skills

Year 3 Sem 1

• Integrated Solid Waste Management

• First Aid & Basic Life Support

• Environmental & Occupational Toxicology

• Occupational Health & Safety

• U3 (Youth Development)

 

Year 3 Sem 2

• Industrial Hygiene

• Behavioral Science

• Industrial Ergonomic

• Environmental & Occupational Monitoring & Surveillance

• Environmental Health Risk Assessment

• U4 (Community Work)

Year 4 Sem 1

• Ethics and Laws for Health Science Professional

• Waste Water Management

• Environmental & Occ. Emergency Response Management

• Management and Safety of Toxic Substances

• Research Methodology

 

Year 4 Sem 2

• Research Project

• Industrial Training

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

      • Pass Matriculation/Pre-University/STPM or equivalent with minimum GPA 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects:
        • Biology
        • Physics/Mathematics
        • Chemistry

    OR

    • Pass A-level or equivalent with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Physics/Mathematics
      • Chemistry

    OR

      • Pass Diploma (Level 4 MQF) with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field

    OR

      • Pass Diploma (Level 4 MQF) with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years working experience in the related field

    OR

    • Other recognized qualification of equivalence

    MUET Band 3/IELTS (5.5)/TOEFL (550)

    English proficiency for international student: TOEFL (550) / IELTS (5.5) or equivalent

International Student Only

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