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:
4 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.
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 minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with 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.
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.
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2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| BIOL1110 | Anatomy & Physiology I | - | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| BIOL1030 | Biochemistry & Microbiology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1031 | Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) | - | - | 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 & BIOL1111 | - | 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 Sciences Physics | - | PHYS1031 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1031 | Health Sciences Physics (Lab) | - | PHYS1030 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 15 | 12 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| HSEH1310 | Environmental Health Law | HSEH1110 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective - Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts: 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 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 36 | 31 | 15 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | 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 & CHEM1031 | - | 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 | REQUISITE | 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 4 | ||||||
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 14 | 12 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| HSEH3310 | Environmental Health Practicum I | HSEH3120 & HSEH3210 & HSEH3220 | - | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 4 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 32 | 24 | 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 | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSOH2300 | Process Safety Management | HSOH1200 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSOH3300 | Health & Safety Auditing | HSOH1200 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| SCIE1002 | Science & the Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 15 | 12 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| HSEH4310 | Environmental Health Practicum II | HSEH3310 & HSEH4110 | - | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | |||
| Program Total | 130 | 104 | 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
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