Technical Education · Applied Sciences
Environmental Health
Public health, sanitation and environmental protection.
All Technical Education programmes Environmental Health
Why study this course
Why study Environmental Health?
Clean water, safe food and healthy homes protect whole communities. Environmental health training gives you practical skills to inspect, monitor and improve public health conditions, in a field where skilled people are always needed.
Environmental HealthOpportunities and careers
Where it can take you
These are examples of the kind of work graduates of this course can pursue. Opportunities depend on your level, your experience and the job market.
- Environmental health technician with local authorities and councils
- Health inspector for food premises and markets
- Water and sanitation officer with NGOs and rural district councils
- Occupational health and safety officer
- Waste management officer
- Environmental monitoring in mining and industry
What you need
Levels and entry requirements
- National DiplomaDuration: 2 years
Entry requirements: A relevant National Certificate, or 5 O-Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Ready to start your journey?
Learn how to apply and what you need to prepare.