Diploma in Environmental Health

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(KPT/JPS (PA 1266) 04/16)

Environmental Health is the Science and Practice of protecting and improving the health of a community, by preventive medicine ,health education and control of communicable disease, application of sanitary measure and monitoring of environmental hazards.

Environmental Health graduate will be able to organize efforts of society to protect, promote, and restore people's health. It is the combination of science, skills, and beliefs that is directed to the maintenance and improvement of the health of all the people through collective or social actions.

The Diploma in “Environmental Health” is a three years program which aims to provide students with the basic education in Environmental Health study, the practice and art of Management in all forms. In order to achieve this, the syllabus has been designed to provide initially with a strong ground in basic sciences which are relevant to an understanding of the Environmental Health.

Entry Requirements

Pass SPM or equivalent with minimum three (3) credits including one science subject

Duration

3 years

Tuition Fees

Program fees : RM45000 *Fees are correct at time of printing & subject to change without prior notice.

Subjects

Semester 1

Anatomy & Physiology
Chemistry
Fundamental of Biochemistry
Basic Microbiology
Principles of Environmental and Public Health
Basic Toxicology
English 1

Semester 2

Biostatistics
Hydrology & Soil Science
Environmental Microbiology
Pool and Recreation Water Water
Supply and Sewerage Disposal
Islam Studies/Moral Studies
English II

Semester 3

Food Safety
Water Quality
Pest and Vector Control
Health Promotion and Education
Legal Procedure in Environmental Health
Built Environment
English III

Semester 4

Environmental Health Laws
Epidemiology and Disease Control
Solid Waste Disposal
Environmental Ethics
Occupational Safety and Health
Islamic Studies/Moral Studies

Semester 5

Environmental Health Practical Attachment

Semester 6

Environmental Health Practical Attachment

*Bahasa Kebangsaan A – for Malaysian students.

*Bahasa Kebangsaan B – for foreign students.

Assessment

Course assessments will be based on combination of the following

Lecture
Tutorial
Practical Session
Clinical Training

Job Prospects

Assistant Environmental Health Officers in the Ministry of Health Malaysia and Local Authority
Assistant Environmental Health Officer with Toxic Waste Disposal or with Solid Waste Management Authority
Assistant Environmental Health Officers with the Institutional of Higher Learning (Public and Private)
Assistant Environment officer with Ministry of Environment and Science
Hygiene Officer or Food Safety Officers at Food Industries
Health and Safety Officer with Factory and Resort World.
Assistant Occupational Health and Safety Officers with Department of Occupational Health and Safety.)
Assistant Environmental Health Officers at MAQIS (Border)
Clinical Instructor or Local Preceptor with IPTA and IPTS
etc.