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Overview of Diploma in Environment Health in MAHSA University Malaysia

MAHSA University’s Diploma in Environmental Health is a 3-year comprehensive programme for students who have completed their SPM or its equivalent. This course was tailored for individuals who have an interest in health and the environmental conditions that necessarily dictate it. Students will learn about the importance of preventing the transmission of infectious diseases brought about by physical, biological, cultural and socio-environmental agents. They will also discuss the necessity of good sanitation, preventive measures and remedial action.

MAHSA's Diploma in Environmental Health is an exciting programme that observes and studies human activity affecting the quality of human life. Students learn to make scientific observations based on empirical evidence and logical deductions, and to formulate their own answers and solutions to current environmental problems. Core topics include health issues; the body’s reaction to environmental pollutants; physical, chemical and biological agents of environmental contamination; the ways in which pollutants are released on the environment in solid, liquid and gaseous forms; types of hazardous wastes; susceptible populations; risk analysis and the scientific bases for decision-making, and emerging global environmental health issues.

At the end of the course, students will be equipped with a fundamental knowledge of the relevant sciences and their auxiliary services such as legal barriers and obligations, codes of practice and ethics, and relevant communication skills.

Programme Structure of Diploma in Environment Health in MAHSA University Malaysia

Entry Requirement of Diploma in Environment Health in MAHSA University Malaysia

SPM or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu and English and 5 credits in the following subjects:

*Having SPM referring to pass SPM with at least pass in Bahasa Melayu and History*

• Mathematics

• ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science); and

• Any other THREE subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English if credits)

• Pass GCE O-Level or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu or English and 5 Grade C in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics

  • ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science); and

  • Any other THREE subjects (including Bahasa Melayu and/or English if obtained Grade C)

    OR

  • Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the field of Health Science with minimum CGPA of 2.75

  • Other recognized qualification of equivalence

  • English proficiency for international student:

  • IELTS (4.0)

  • TOEFL IBT (30-31)

  • TOEFL PBT (397)

  • CAM ENG ADV–CAE (160)

  • CAM ENG PROF–CPE (180)

  • Pearson Test English–PTE (30)

  • MUET (Band 2)

Career Prospects of Diploma in Environment Health in MAHSA University Malaysia

• Environmental Health Officer

• Safety Officer

• Public Health Officer

Advantages of Diploma in Environment Health in MAHSA University Malaysia

Quality

The Diploma in Environmental Health 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 Diploma in Environmental Health gain experience in our rather exhaustive list of panel of hospitals throughout Malaysia

Affordable

Tuition fees for the Diploma in Environmental Health are kept at an affordable level, to ensure there are little barriers to a good quality education.

Recognition

The Diploma in Environmental Health 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 Diploma in Environmental Health is awarded by MAHSA University, a leader in Medical and Health Science Education in Malaysia