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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
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: $300,000 | USD: $3,000
Second Year - GYD: $300,000 | USD: $3,000
Third Year - GYD: $300,000 | USD: $3,000
Fourth Year - GYD: $300,000 | USD: $3,000
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
EHO1101 Introduction to Environmental Health Online 1
HSC1101 Homeostasis I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
HSC1104 Basic Microbiology Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
MTH1106 Fundamental Mathematics I Online 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Hybrid (Online and In Class) 1
ENG1203 Technical Communication Online 4
HSC1201 Homeostasis II Online 4
MTH1207 Fundamental Mathematics II Online 3
PHY1200 Foundation Physics Online 3

Total Cost: GYD $300,000 | USD $3,000

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ARH1100 Fundamentals of Building Drawing & Construction Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
EHO2106 Food Safety l Online 4
EHO2107 Occupational Health and Safety Online 3
EHO2108 Water Quality Control Online 3
EHO2109 Environmental Health Law Online 2
ENV1103 Fundamentals of Environmental Science I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
HSC3108 Applied Nutrition Online 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ARH2207 Building Services I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
EHO2201 Food Safety II Online 4
EHO2204 Vector Control Online 3
EHO2205 Waste Management I Online 3
HSC1202 Health Education & Promotion Online 3
UGC1201 Computer Literacy II Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $300,000 | USD $3,000

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 Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
DST3100 Academic Writing for Biomedical Sciences Online 3
EHO3107 Institutional Health Online 2
EHO3108 Disaster Preparedness Online 2
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals Online 3
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology In Class 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 In Class 3
EHO3210 Safety Management Systems Online 3
EHO3212 Industrial Hygiene I Online 4
EHO3213 Contaminants Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $300,000 | USD $3,000

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 Online 4
EHO4110 Construction Safety Not Specified 4
EHO4113 Industrial Hygiene II Not Specified 4
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals Online 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4205 Additional Course (3 Credits) Not Specified 3
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 $300,000 | USD $3,000