Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety

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.

• STPM or A-Level – 3 Principals with 2 Principals in Science / Mathematics.
• Science Matriculation from recognized IPTA or Foundation in Science from recognized IPTS with a minimum CGPA if 2.50.
• Diploma in Environmental Health from a recognized IPTA, IPTS or other government training institutions with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.
• Diploma in Environmental Health from a recognized IPTA, IPTS or other government training institutions with CGPA less than 2.75 and working experience of not less than three years in the field of Environmental Health.
• Any other recognized equivalent qualifications.

Year 1

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Chemistry for Environmental Health
• Introduction to Public and Environmental Health
• Introduction to Soil and Hydrogeology
• Biochemistry for Environmental Health
• Microbiology for Environmental Health
• Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases Control
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Pest and Vector Management
• English for Health Science
• Malaysia Studies
• Islamic Studies/Moral Education

Year 2

• Research Methodology
• Built Environment, Housing and Technology
• Environmental Health Risk Assessment
• Environmental and Occupational Toxicology
• Applied Ecology
• Health Promotion and Education
• Practical Training

Year 3

• Integrated Solid Waste Management
• Management and Safety of Toxic Substances
• Pollution and Environmental Monitoring and  Management
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Environmental Health Legislations
• Food Safety and Management
• Water supply and Quality Management
• Environmental and Occupational Emergency
•  Response Management
• Healthcare Management
• Health Psychology
• English for Research Writing 

Year 4

• Waste Water Management
• Ethics and Laws for Health Science Professional
• First Aid and Basic Life Support
• Entrepreneurship
• Research Project
• Industrial Training