Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Overview of Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

This Bachelor of Medical Science Technology in Environmental Healthcare (Hons.) course is designed to prepare students for the technical and professional demands of careers dedicated to the protection of human health and environment. This course embraces broad environmental ethics through human cooperation with nature, including safe home and workplace, clean water supplies, safe and available food supply, waste management and careful resource management for the future.

With the development rising and population growing, this Environmental Healthcare course should be able to produce highly specialized trained workforce equipped with knowledge on theory and practical aspects to protect the environment and the well-being of Malaysian citizens.

Career Opportunities of Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Graduates of this bachelor are qualified to work with government sector (local authorities and ministries) as Environmental Health Officer or Environmental Officer and privates sector (Environmental Executive or Consultant).

Courses of Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Semester 1

• Cell Biology
• Educational Philosophy & Psychology
• Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• Principles Human Nutrition
• Introduction to Environmental Health
• Malaysian Studies

Semester 2

• Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• Human Biochemistry
• Information Technology Health Science
• Principles Human Genetics
• Islamic/Moral Studies
• Technical Communication

Semester 3

• Basic Medical Microbiology
• Medical Immunology
• Medical Biochemistry
• Biology Human Diseases
• Mandarin I
• Professional Communication I
• Co-curriculum I
• Technopreneurship

Semester 4

• Human Pharmacology
• Vector Control
• Environmental Health Epidemiology
• Environmental & Occupational Management Systems
• Basic Legal Procedure
• Professional Communication II
• Co-curriculum II
• Mandarin II
• Innovation Management

Semester 5

• Toxicology & Therapeutic Science
• Biostatistics
• Scientific Communication
• Industrial Hygiene & Ergonomics
• Human Behavioral & Psychology Sciences
• Air Quality Assessment and Control

Semester 6

• Radiation Biology
• Water and Sewage Management
• Waste Management
• Food Hygiene
• Final Year Project*
• Environmental Health Risk Assessment
• Clinical Psychology

Semester 7

• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Final Year Project
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

Semester 8

• Industrial Training (Environmental Health Practicum)

Entry Requirement of Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Local Student

• Obtained MUET Band 3 or IELTS (5.5)/TOEFL (550) AND; Local students must meet the English language competency as specified in the programme standard, except for:
  1. individual with academic qualification from institutions that use English language as the medium of instruction; or
  2. individual who studied in Malaysia and intended to further study are subject to item (i); or
  3. individual with O-Level or A-Level qualifications; AND
• Pass Matriculation/Pre-University/STPM programme or equivalent qualification with minimum GPA 2.33 in (2) TWO of following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry OR
• A-Level programme of equivalent qualification with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry; OR
• Recognised Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field; OR
• Recognised Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field.
• Foreign Students Candidate should obtained IELTS (5.5)/ TOEFL (550) paper-based or equivalent.

International Students

Student must complete 12 years of schooling and obtain general pass in their High School Certificate, A-levels or equivalent with min Grade B (85%) in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent