PG Diploma in Environmental Health Regulation

PG Diploma in Environmental Health Regulation

This course is designed for graduates who are interested in the promotion of human health and welfare by the controlling of environmental hazards and who wish to gain the professional skills associated with the identification, assessment, evaluation and control of these hazards. This course provides opportunities for professionals in environmental health, health and safety, environmental protection, health promotion and related professions to acquire knowledge and develop skills appropriate to the management of environmental health protection and safety in public, commercial, industrial and voluntary organizations.

Subject Information
Lateral Entry : Not Available
Credit Transfer : Not Available
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Introduction to Administrative Regulation & Process
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Structure of Environmental Control Programmes & Agencies
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Agency Acquisition & Retention of Information
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Administrative Actions
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Enforcement of Environmental Laws
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Viva Voce

Career Opportunities
With the completion of the postgraduate diploma in environmental health, practicing professionals will be able to confront and resolve environmental health problems and issues. Environmental Health Practitioners are employed in local authorities, commerce and industry. They need to have a sound scientific and technological knowledge as well as the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and communities In addition, officers aim to prevent future environmental problems by means of health protection and promotion programmes and by their involvement in the planning process.