| Study Mode | ONLINE | ||||
| Level | UNDER-GRADUATE | ||||
| Duration | 4 Years | ||||
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The Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Hons) ODL is a 4-year undergraduate degree programme that prepares students for a career in environmental health and safety. This programme offered by MAHSA University employ’s innovative teaching and learning approach through online and distance learning (ODL) delivery modes.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is the study of science and practices of public health concerned with all aspects of the natural and built environment affecting human health and its related issues that impacts communities, alongside promoting sustainable living conditions. Students will study disease prevention and control, food safety and hygiene, drinking water quality and supply, solid waste management and cleansing, pest and vector management, environmental health legislation, international health and management, waste water treatment and management, occupational health and safety, risk management and assessment, emergency response management, industrial hygiene and environmental health activities in local authorities. The scope for environmental health related activities are wide and encompasses future advances and technologies.
There is an increased and continued demand for expertise in the EHS field locally and globally. EHS graduates are much sought after in various industrial and manufacturing segments including government linked agencies. Here at MAHSA, we has taken the bold step to envisage the global and national vision of the current and future industrial revolution by molding sound graduates with all rounded qualities coupled with the necessary talent and skills to lead the ever-evolving environmental health and safety landscape The ODL teaching methods include lecture and tutorial sessions on the e-learning platform.
Self–instructional materials will be uploaded to the online forum prior to lecture or tutorial sessions. Integrative teaching approaches through discussion and seminars will be held through this online platform. Lecturers will facilitate learning through the use of case scenarios. Practical sessions will be conducted through face-to-face teaching where hands–on skills can be demonstrated.
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Y1 |
Anatomy & Physiology Chemistry for Environmental Health |
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Introduction to Public and Environmental Health |
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Introduction to Soil and Hydrogeology |
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Biochemistry for Environmental Health |
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Microbiology for Environmental Health |
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Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases Control |
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Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
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Pest and Vector Management |
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English for Health Science |
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Malaysia Studies |
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Islamic Studies/Moral Education |
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Y2 |
Research Methodology |
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Built Environment, Housing and Technology |
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Environmental Health Risk Assessment |
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Environmental and Occupational Toxicology |
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Applied Ecology |
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Health Promotion and Education |
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Practical Training |
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Y3 |
Integrated Solid Waste Management |
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Management and Safety of Toxic Substances |
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Pollution and Environmental Monitoring and Management |
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Occupational Health and Safety |
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Environmental Health Legislation |
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Food Safety and Management |
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Water supply and Quality Management |
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Environmental and Occupational Emergency Response Management |
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Healthcare Management |
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Health Psychology |
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English for Research Writing |
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Y4 |
Waste Water Management |
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Ethics and Laws for Health Science Professional |
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First Aid and Basic Life Support |
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Entrepreneurship |
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Research Project |
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Industrial Training |
STPM/MATRICULATION/PRE-UNIVERSITY/A-LEVEL/FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE OR EQUIVALENT
Minimum CGPA of 2.50 Chemistry and Biology or Physics
DIPLOMA in related field
Minimum CGPA of 2.75 or less than 2.75 with work experience of minimum 3 years.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY:
Malaysian candidates:
Minimum MUET Band 3 or IELTS(5.5)/TOEFL(550)
International candidates:
Minimum IELTS(5.5)/TO
Environmental Health Officer(EHO) in Ministry of Health/Ministry of Housing, Local Government/Local Authorities/Tourism Sectors/Quarantine Services
EHO in Airports, Sea Port Authorities, border crossings, entry points and transportation hubs
EHO in hypermarkets, malls and shopping centres
EHO is Solid Waste Management/Waste Water Management Company, and recycling industries
EHO and Safety Officers in industrial sectors, manufacturing, and oil and gas industries
Hygiene Manager in Food Manufacturing Industry and Hospitality Industry
Consultant in the field of Environmental Health and Safety, hygiene training, food safety
Sanitation and Infection Control Managers in private hospitals, plantation sectors, refugee camps, emergency response
Investigating Officers in Social Security Organization, and Employees Provident Funds
Lecturer in Higher Education Institutions
Pest and Vector Control Management
Quality
This programme is designed in consultation with a panel of experts with emphasis on graduates’ readiness for practice.
Industrial & Practical Internship
The programme provides industrial and practical internship and placement at the District Health Office, local authorities, and industries.
Awarded by
MAHSA University
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