Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health)
The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the places we live, work and play all have major impacts on our health and well-being. The Environmental Health major will equip you to explore the diverse range of natural and built-environment challenges that confront us, from the mitigation of human health impacts of global climate change through to the more localised issues of air and water quality, waste management, food security, environmental noise and healthy communities. The major areas of study addressed within the major include air pollution; community studies; emergency management; environmental regulation and policy; environmental monitoring; environmental planning; environmental protection; epidemiology; food safety; noise, occupational environment; risk assessment; sustainable environmental management; toxicology; urban development and water pollution.
Access to World Class lab facilities
You will have access to dedicated Environmental and Occupational Health Labs at the Hawkesbury campus, located in a designated regional town in NSW. You will gain hands on experience with specialised monitoring equipment to develop skills in aerosols analysis, water quality testing, air quality analysis and soil contamination testing.
Access to industry placements
There will be an opportunity to undertake a short work placement within a professional organisation in the subject, Work Internship for Science Professionals. The placement will allow students to observe and develop professional skills and behaviour and integrate theoretical and practical science knowledge and conventions into a real world setting. The subject will assure that students have job readiness.
Elective options
The course structure also provides flexibility to take 4 subjects to broaden the knowledge in another discipline, including business and sustainable tourism, or a Minor in Conservation Science or Microbiology.
Campus Information
Hawkesbury Campus
Hawkesbury campus gives you access to cutting-edge facilities. Allows you to enrich your mind and get your hands dirty. Prepares you to take on the world of tomorrow.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
To succeed in the big wide world, you need the best possible start, flexible study options, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and the support of world-class academics.
An undergraduate degree from Western gives you just that. Our aim is to nurture anyone, anywhere, with the determination to reach their highest potential.
Western Sydney University is leading the way for elite students by transforming today's brightest minds into tomorrow's leaders. Working with industry partners Western Sydney University has designed programs to incorporate the best of today's practice. You will be mentored throughout your studies and be provided with opportunities to network with industry leaders and offered tailored options to specialize in research.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards)
- Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with a pass of 70% in best 4 core subjects
All India School Certificate (CBSE)
- Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
Nepal
- Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with a grade of 80% (Year 11+12) (pre-2018) or Nepalese Education Board Year 12 with GPA 2.9 in best 4 academic subjects or Nepalese Proficiency Certificate (10+3) with an average grade of 75% and Nurses Registration (Nursing only)
Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan GCE with an aggregate of 3^ from best 3 academic subjects or Edexcel GCE ‘A’ Level examination with a score of 6# from 3 ‘A’ Level academic subjects
IELTS (Academic version)
6.5 overall score
Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL Internet-based score
Total score 82
Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
58 overall
No communication skills less than 50
- Course Code: 041144M
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
113232 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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