DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- An exciting programme that observes and studies human activity that affects the quality of human life
- Students learn to make scientific observations based on empirical evidence and logical deductions, and to formulate their own conclusions and solutions to current environmental problems.
- Core topics include health issues; the body’s reaction to environmental pollutants; physical, chemical and biological agents of environmental contamination; the ways in which pollutants are released on the environment in solid, liquid and gaseous forms; types of hazardous wastes; susceptible populations; risk analysis and the scientific bases for decision-making, and emerging global environmental health issues.
- Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped with a fundamental knowledge of the relevant sciences and their auxiliary services such as legal barriers and obligations, codes of practice and ethics, and relevant communication skills.
6 SEMESTER
KPT/JPS (R2/851/4/0003) (A6460) 07/25
Environmental Health Officer
Safety Officer
Public Health Officer
YEARS 1 MODULES
SEM 1
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry for Environmental Health
- Physics
- Introduction to Environmental Health
- Basic Mathematics
- English for Academic Purpose
- Microbiology I
SEM 2
- Pengajian Malaysia/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi (U1)
- Disease Control
- Organizational and Human Relation
- Land Use and Housing
- Introduction to Soil & Hydrogeology
- English for Academic Writing
- Microbiology II
SEM 3
- Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- Creative and critical thinking/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A (U2)
- Time management (U3)
- Health Promotion and Education
YEARS 2 MODULES
SEM 1
- Food Microbiology and Technology
- Environmental Toxicology
- Pest & Vector Management
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Water Supply and Sewerage Management
- Environmental Health Risk Assessment
SEM 2
- Food Hygiene and Safety
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Legal Procedures
- Professional & Environmental Ethics
- Environmental Health Legislations
SEM 3
- Research Methodology and Report Writing
- Co-curriculum project (U4)
- First Aid and CPR
YEARS 3 MODULES
SEM 1
- Operational Area Administration (Practical training)
- Surveillance and Control of Diseases (Practical training)
- Health Education and Promotion (Practical training)
- Food Hygiene and Safety (Practical training)
- Water Quality Control (Practical training)
SEM 2
- Environmental Sanitation & Building (Practical training)
- Environmental Health Enforcement &
Legal Procedures (Practical training) - Occupational Health & Safety (Practical training)
- International Health Services (Practical training)
SEM 3
- Environmental Health Project (Proposal & Report)
- Environmental Health Professional Seminar
