Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Environmental Health Science in South Africa

The Bachelor of Environmental Health Science is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on understanding and managing environmental factors that can affect human health. It equips students with knowledge and skills in areas such as pollution control, occupational health, food safety and public health promotion.

The list below shows the possible career opportunities for Bachelor of Environmental Health Science graduates in South Africa:
i. Waste Management Specialist
ii. Sustainability Officer
iii. Health and Safety Manager
iv. Water Quality Specialist
v. Researcher or Educator
vi. Environmental Health Practitioner
vii. Occupational Health and Safety Officer
viii. Public Health Officer
ix. Environmental Consultant
x. Environmental Scientist

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Environmental Health Science

•  Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein  
  Duration 4 years
  
  Minimum Requirement
  -Minimum mark of 60% on Standard Grade or 50% on Higher Grade in all three of the following subjects is required: Biology/Physiology, Physical Science, and Mathematics..
  Or
  -Minimum mark of 50% in Life Sciences, Physical Science and Mathematics, is required.
  
  Course Module
  -Advanced digital Literacy
  -Anatomy and Physiology
  -Chemistry and Biochemistry
  -Communication for Environmental Health
  -Basic Digital Literacy
  -Intro to Environmental Health (Ethics and Professional Practice)
  -Mathematics
  -Microbiology
  -Physics
  -Sociology and Anthropology
  
•  University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
  Entry Requirements:
  
  -ANCV (level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training.
  -Achieved a minimum of 70% for 5 of the 7 subjects – fundamental and vocational categories.
  -Passed English as Language of Teaching and Learning / First Additional Language as fundamental component with a minimum of 70%.
  - Passed Mathematics and Physical Sciences as Fundamental Components with a minimum score of 70%.
  
•  Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
  Bachelor of Science – Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences
•  Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town  
  Duration: 4 years
•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  

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