Entry Requirements

Description
Five Passes at CXC General Proficiency Examination (or Equivalent) with grades 1 to 111 (grade 111 as of 1998) which must include English Language and Mathematics, and at least one of the following science subjects: Integrated Science or Human and Social Biology, Chemistry or Physics and Mathematics.
Candidates must have Four subjects CXC General Proficiency Examination Grade 1 to 111 (or Equivalent) which must include English Language and Integrated Science, together with the two year Ordinary Diploma in Science (Credit Grade) from GTI.
Holders of Ministry of Health Environmental Health Assistants and two years post qualificat6ion experience. Plus four subjects CXC General Proficiency Examination Grade 1 to 111 (or Equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, Chemistry ore Physics.
Holders of UG Diploma in Environmental Health with two year post certificate experience plus four subjects CXC General Proficiency Examination Grade 1 to 111 (or Equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, Chemistry or Physics will be eligible for entry into the programme at 3rd year.
Holders of UG Associate of Science in Environmental Health with two year post certificate experience plus four subjects CXC General Proficiency Examination Grade 1 to 111 (or Equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, Chemistry or Physics will be eligible for entry into the programme at 4th year.
Matured Students over 26 years with five years' experience will be eligible once they satisfy the University's internal requirements (UGEE).
Any qualification equivalent to any of the above.
Five Passes at CXC General Proficiency Examination (or Equivalent) with grades 1 to 111 (grade 111 as of 1998) which must include English Language and Mathematics, and at least one of the following science subjects: Integrated Science or Human and Social Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Agricultural Science, Geography or Home Economics
Ordinary Diploma in Science from GTI or equivalent
Ministry of Health Environmental Health Assistant or equivalent

Courses

First Year
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry 3
HSC1101 Homeostasis I 4
MTH1106 Fundamental Mathematics I 3
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics 4
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I 1
HSC1104 Basic Microbiology 3
EHO1101 Introduction to Environmental Health 1
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 3
HSC1201 Homeostasis II 4
MTH1207 Fundamental Mathematics II 3
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 3
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 1
PHY1200 Foundation Physics 3
ENG1203 Technical Communication 4
Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
HSC3108 Applied Nutrition 3
EHO2109 Environmental Health Law 2
ENV1103 Fundamentals of Environmental Science I 4
EHO2108 Water Quality Control 3
ARH1100 Fundamentals of Building Drawing & Construction 4
EHO2106 Food Safety l 4
EHO2107 Occupational Health and Safety 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
EHO2201 Food Safety II 4
UGC1201 Computer Literacy II 4
EHO2204 Vector Control 3
ARH2207 Building Services I 3
EHO2205 Waste Management I 3
HSC1202 Health Education & Promotion 3
Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
EHO3107 Institutional Health 2
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 4
ARH2109 Environmental Design 3
EHO3108 Disaster Preparedness 2
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals 3
DST3100 Academic Writing for Biomedical Sciences 3
AAA3105 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA3106 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV3210 Aquatic Sciences 4
DST3200 Research Methods/Epidemiology 3
CIV3202 Water Supply & Waste Water Engineering 3
EHO3211 Waste Management II 3
AAA3206 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA3207 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA3208 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals 3
EHO4109 Waste Management lll 3
CIV2113 Fluid Mechanics I 3
DDS4000 Research Project 4
ENV4105 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment 4
AAA4105 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA4107 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA4106 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
EHO4901 Environmental Health Practicum/Report 4
CIV2213 Fluid Mechanics II 3
EHO4204 Environmental Surveillance and GIS 3
AAA4206 Addtional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA4205 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA4207 Additional Course (3 Credits) Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.

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