Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (B.Sc. EH) is a four year degree that prepares graduates as environmental health practitioners who assess, manage, and regulate environmental factors to protect human health by minimizing risks and eliminating dangers in the natural and build environments. The B.Sc. EH program is founded on environmental standards and certification requirements from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), a membership and awarding body for the environmental health sector. An integration of theory, laboratory, site visits, and work term placements prepare graduates with knowledge and skills in a range of environmental disciplines, including environmental protection, food safety and integrity, health and safety, housing and community, and public health. Graduates operate in multidisciplinary teams, prepared for employment in government authorities and departments, retailers and hotel chains, regulators, enforcement agencies, academia, and industry.

Program Duration:

Four years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus one final year Mathematics, and successful completion of final year of two of three science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with a minimum grade of 60%.

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;

OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.

1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test;

OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.

  1. Documented proof of completed immunizations and diagnostic tests as identified in the Student Immunization Form.
  2. Documented proof of current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Level 3 certification at the time of enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
  3. Students are responsible to maintain current immunizations and BLS certification throughout the duration of the program. These requirements may change during the program as determined by the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and practicum partners hosting student placements.
  4. Documented proof of completed First Aid certification prior to practicum.
  5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as white lab coats, hard hats and safety boots as required by practicum sites.
  6. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from clinical practicum sites.
  7. Additional program costs may include textbooks and a mobile phone which supports access to specialized applications.
  8. Students may choose to complete individual CIEH certification exams at an additional cost.

Program Educational Objectives:

Program Educational Objectives describe the knowledge, skills, and competencies a graduate can demonstrate within 2-3 years of graduation.

Within a few years of graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (B.Sc. EH) program, graduates will be able to:

PEO01. Manage problems in core Environmental Health functional areas – public health, pollution control, health and safety, food safety and integrity, and housing and community

PEO02. Demonstrate an understanding of wider issues of Environmental Health significance, such as Environmental Health impacts from global climate change

PEO03. Use an evidence-based approach, applying risk assessment to inform Environmental Health management programs and community planning

PEO04. Show leadership in developing and promoting Environmental Health in the community

PEO05. Conduct Environmental Health research to help focus resources where they are most needed

PEO06. Promote and practice lifelong learning, and pursue professional development and professional certification

Student Learning Outcomes:

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) describe the knowledge, skills, and competencies a graduate can demonstrate immediately upon graduation.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (B.Sc. EH) program, graduates will be prepared to:

SLO01. Apply the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct food, air, water, soil and sanitation inspections and investigations, with the goal of identifying potential health hazards

SLO02. Apply critical reasoning to assess health, safety, legal, social, environmental and economic consequences relevant to the environmental health field of practice

SLO03. Implement improvements to environmental health operations and systems, while using ethical and professional standards of conduct

SPO04. Conduct, analyze, and interpret research on the interaction between the environment and public health and communicate findings

SLO05. Implement educational and promotional programs to increase awareness of environmental health issues

SLO06. Function effectively as an individual, as a member of a team or a leader in a culturally diverse, multi-disciplinary environment

SLO07. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to employers, team members, clients, consumers and others, using structured, well developed arguments

SLO08. Employ lifelong learning strategies, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement of one’s body of knowledge and awareness of trends and future directions within the field of environmental health

To see the 2022-2023 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

2023-2024 Study Plan:

COURSE NUMBER

 COURSE TITLE PREQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1

BIOL1110

Anatomy & Physiology Ⅰ

 - - 4 3 3
BIOL1030

Biochemistry & Microbiology

 - BIOL1031 3 3 0
BIOL1031

Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab)

 - BIOL1030 1 0 3
COMM1010

English Communication Ⅰ

 - - 3 3 0
HSEH1110

Principles of Environmental Health

 - - 4 4

0
Semester 1 Total: 15 13 6
SEMESTER 2
BIOL1210 Anatomy & Physiology ⅠⅠ BIOL1110 - 4 3 3
CHEM1030 Health Sciences Chemistry - CHEM1031 3 3 0
CHEM1031 Health Sciences Chemistry (Lab) - CHEM1030 1 0 3
COMM1020 English Communication ⅠⅠ COMM1010 - 3 3 0
PHYS1030 Health Science Physics - PHYS1031 3 3 0
PHYS1031 Health Science Physics Lab - PHYS1030 1 0 3
Semester 2 Total: 15 12 9
SEMESTER 3
HSEH1310 Environmental Health Law HSEH1110 - 3 3 0
Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts Elective: Select 1 of 6
SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total: 6 5 0
YEAR 1 TOTAL: 36 30 15

COURSE NUMBER

 COURSE TITLE PREQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
HSEH2120

Drinking Water Quality

 HSEH1110 - 4 3 3
HSEH2130

Indoor Air Quality

HSEH1110

 - 4 3 3
HSOH1100

Introduction to Health, Safety, & Environment

-

 - 4 4 0
MATH2002

Quantitative Designs & Statistics

 - - 3 3 1
Semester 4 Total: 15 13 7
SEMESTER 5
HSEH2210 Communicable Diseases BIOL1030
BIOL1031		 - 4 3 3
HSOH2102 Introduction to Toxicology CHEM1030
CHEM3031		 - 4 3 3
HSOH1200 Health, Safety, & Environment Management Systems HSOH1100 - 4 3 3
RSST1001 Qualitative Designs & Analyses - - 3 3 0
Semester 5 Total: 15 12 9
SEMESTER 6
HSOH2050 Epidemiology  MATH2002 - 3 3 0
HSEH2320 Professionalism & Ethics for Environmental Health - - 3 3 0
Semester 6 Total: 6 6 0
YEAR 2 TOTAL: 36 31 16

COURSE NUMBER

 COURSE TITLE PREQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
HSEH3240

Recreational Water Quality

 HSEH2120

-

 4 3 3
HSEH3120

Food Safety 

 HSEH1110 - 4 3 3
HSEH3230

Health Promotion & Education 

 HSOH2050 - 3 3 0
HSEH3141

Solid Waste Management 

 HSEH1110 - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 14

12

 6
SEMESTER 8
HSEH3210 Ambient Air Quality HSEH2130 - 4 3 3
HSEH3220 Communicable Disease, Investigation, & Control HSEH2210
HSOH2050		 - 4 3 3
HSEH3250 Wastewater Management HSEH3240 - 3 3 0
Elective: Select 1 of 8
BUSG2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - - 3 2 2
BUSG2002 Project Management - - 3 2 2
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar - - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
HSOH2300 Process Safety Management - - 3 3 0
HSOH3300 Health & Safety Auditing - - 3 3 0
SCIE1002 Science & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 8 Total: 14 11 6
SEMESTER 9
HSEH3310 Environmental Health Practicum Ⅰ HSEH3120
HSEH3210
HSEH3220		 - 4 240 Total HRs
Semester 9 Total: 4 0 0
YEAR 3 TOTAL: 32 23 12

COURSE NUMBER

 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10

HSEH4110

Environmental Health Applications

 HSEH3141
HSEH3210		 - 4 3 3
HSEH4120

Housing & Health

 HSEH2130
HSEH3250		 - 4 3 3
HSEH4130

Land Use & Community Planning

 HSEH3141
HSEH3250		 - 4 3 3
Elective: Select 1 of 8
BUSG2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - - 3 2 2
BUSG2002 Project Management - - 3 2 2
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar - - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
HSOH2300 Process Safety Management - - 3 3 0
HSOH3300 Health & Safety Auditing - - 3 3 1
SCIE1002 Science & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 10 Total: 15 11 9
SEMESTER 11
HSEH4310 Environmental Health Practicum ⅠⅠ HSEH3310
HSEH4110		 - 4 240 Total HRs
HSEH4210 Emergency Management HSEH4110
HSEH4120
HSEH4130		 - 3 3 0
HSEH4230 Food Integrity HSEH3120 - 4 3 3
Semester 11 Total: 11 6 3
YEAR 4 TOTAL: 26 18 12
B.Sc. EH Program Total: 130 101 55

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (B.Sc. EH) program are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or post-graduate research.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

Environmental Health professionals/practitioners are employed in a variety of industries, including government ministries, consulting, health care, education, and oil and gas. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, including but not limited to, the following:

• Health Inspection Officer

• EH Educator

• Food Safety Officer

• Consultant

• Public Health Officer

• Housing Inspection Officer

• Hospital EH Worker

Program Contact:

Dr. Haruna Moda Musa
Department Head, Environmental Health and Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
Email
haruna.moda@udst.edu.qa
Phone
+974-4495-2307

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