PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

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.

Programme Structure

YEAR	NAME OF MODULE	MODULE CODE
Y1 | S1	Anatomy and Physiology	EHAP 6113
	Chemistry for Environmental Health	EHCE 6113
	Introduction to Soil and Hydrogeology	EHSH 6113
	Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety	EHHS 6113
	English for Academic Purpose	ENG 6112
	U1 (TITAS)/Malaysia Studies (English)	MPU 3123/MPU 3173
Y1 | S2	Biochemistry for Environmental Health	EHBC 6123
	Microbiology for Environmental Health	EHMB 6123
	Diseases Related to Env. & Occupational Health	EHDR 6123
	Environmental & Occ. Health Legislation & Legal Procedures	EHHL 6123
	Health Promotion and Education	EHHP 6123
	English for Academic Writing	ENG 6212
	U1 (Hubungan Etnik)/U1 (BM Komunikasi 2)	MPU 3113/MPU 3143
Y2 | S1	Integrated Pest and Vector Management	EHPV 6213
	Statistics in Environmental & Occupational Health	EHBS 6213
	Epidemiology In Environmental & Occupational Health	EHEP 6213
	Practical Training I (Operational Area)	EHPT 6212
	Practical Training II (Disease, Pest & Vector Control)	EHPT 6216
Y2 | S2	Food Safety	EHFS 6223
	Management of Water Supply & Quality	EHWS 6223
	Built Environment, Housing & Technology	EHHT 6223
	Practical Training III (Built Environment)	EHPT 6223
	Practical Training IV (Food Safety & Water Supply)	EHPT 6226
	U2 Entrepreneurial Skills	MPU 3232
Y3 | S1	Integrated Solid Waste Management	EHSW 6313
	First Aid & Basic Life Support	EHFA 6313
	Environmental & Occupational Toxicology	EHOT 6313
	Occupational Health & Safety	EHHS 6313
	U3 (Youth Development)	MPU 3322
Y3 | S2	Industrial Hygiene	EHIG 6323
	Behavioral Science	EHBS 6322
	Industrial Ergonomic	EHIE 6323
	Environmental & Occupational Monitoring & Surveillance	EHPE 6323
	Environmental Health Risk Assessment	EHRA 6323
	U4 (Community Work)	MPU 3422
Y4 | S1	Ethics and Laws for Health Science Professional	EHEL 6412
	Waste Water Management	EHWW 6412
	Environmental & Occ. Emergency Response Management	EHER 6412
	Management and Safety of Toxic Substances	EHTS 6413
	Research Methodology	EHRM 6414
Y4 | S2	Research Project	EHRP 6426
	Industrial Training	EHIT 64212

Entry Requirement

• • Pass Matriculation/Pre-University/STPM or equivalent with minimum GPA 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects:
    • Biology
    • Physics/Mathematics
    • Chemistry

OR

• Pass A-level or equivalent with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects:
  • Biology
  • Physics/Mathematics
  • Chemistry

OR

• • Pass Diploma (Level 4 MQF) with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field

OR

• • Pass Diploma (Level 4 MQF) with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years working experience in the related field

OR

• Other recognized qualification of equivalence

MUET Band 3/IELTS (5.5)/TOEFL (550)

English proficiency for international student: TOEFL (550) / IELTS (5.5) or equivalent

Career Opportunities

• Environmental Health and Safety Officer

• Industrial Hygiene Officer

• Industrial Safety Officer

• Environmental Consultant

Advantages

Quality

The Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Hons) is designed in consultation with a panel of local and international experts, resulting in a highly sought after curriculum that combines theoretical learning and practical sessions in laboratories and hospitals.

Clinical Exposure

Students of the Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Hons) gain experience in our rather exhaustive list of panel of hospitals throughout Malaysia

Affordable

Tuition fees for the Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Hons) are kept at an affordable level, to ensure there are little barriers to a good quality education.

Recognition

The Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Hons) is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and recognized by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

Awarded by
MAHSA University

The Bachelor of Environmental Health and Safety (Hons) is awarded by MAHSA University, a leader in Medical and Health Science Education in Malaysia