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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2024/2025)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Environmental Health) (Occupational and Health and Safety) [from 2021] (5203C)
DepartmentSchool of Allied Health
FacultyCollege of Medical Sciences
Admission CriteriaFive 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.
OR
Ordinary Diploma in Science from GTI or equivalent.
OR
Ministry of Health Environmental Health Assistant or equivalent.
OR
Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent.
OR
Associate of Science Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent.
OR
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from IDCE.
OR
Any qualification equivalent to any of the above.
OR
Matured Students over 21 years with three years` experience and a pass at the UGEE.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I In Class 1
EHO1101 Introduction to Environmental Health Not Specified 1
HSC1101 Homeostasis I Not Specified 4
HSC1104 Basic Microbiology Not Specified 3
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics Online 4
MTH1106 Fundamental Mathematics I Online 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry In Class 1
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
HSC1201 Homeostasis II Not Specified 4
MTH1207 Fundamental Mathematics II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
PHY1200 Foundation Physics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ARH1100 Fundamentals of Building Drawing & Construction Not Specified 4
EHO2106 Food Safety l Not Specified 4
EHO2107 Occupational Health and Safety Not Specified 3
EHO2108 Water Quality Control Not Specified 3
EHO2109 Environmental Health Law Not Specified 2
ENV1103 Fundamentals of Environmental Science I Not Specified 4
HSC3108 Applied Nutrition Not Specified 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ARH2207 Building Services I Not Specified 3
EHO2201 Food Safety II Not Specified 4
EHO2204 Vector Control Not Specified 3
EHO2205 Waste Management I Not Specified 3
HSC1202 Health Education & Promotion Not Specified 3
UGC1201 Computer Literacy II Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA3105 Additional Course (3 Credits) Not Specified 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) Not Specified 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA3107 Additional Course (3 Credits) Not Specified 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
ARH2109 Environmental Design Not Specified 3
DST3100 Academic Writing for Biomedical Sciences Not Specified 3
EHO3107 Institutional Health Not Specified 2
EHO3108 Disaster Preparedness Not Specified 2
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals Not Specified 3
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology Not Specified 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA3206 Additional Course (3 Credits) Not Specified 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) Not Specified 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) Not Specified 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
DST3200 Research Methods/Epidemiology Not Specified 3
EHO3210 Safety Management Systems Not Specified 3
EHO3212 Industrial Hygiene I Not Specified 4
EHO3213 Contaminants Not Specified 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4105 Additional Course (3 Credits) Not Specified 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) Not Specified 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) Not Specified 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
DDS4000 Research Project Not Specified 4
EHO4110 Construction Safety Not Specified 4
EHO4113 Industrial Hygiene II Not Specified 4
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals Not Specified 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4205 Additional Course (3 Credits) Not Specified 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA4206 Addtional Course (3 Credits) Not Specified 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) Not Specified 0 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
EHO4205 Ergonomics Not Specified 3
EHO4901 Environmental Health Practicum/Report Not Specified 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711