Diploma in Environmental Health aims to equip students to safeguard public health and the environment. This course focuses on crucial aspects such as disease control, food hygiene and safety, pest control management, water quality, waste and wastewater disposal, health promotion and occupational health.
Students will learn theory and practical application through classroom, laboratory, and field training. Students will also gain experience through practical training with District Health Office and Local Authority.
This course also assists students in developing the knowledge and expertise required to become Environmental Health Officers who are capable of working for the government, industries, or private organizations to ensure communities are healthy and safe.
Vision:
To maintain high academic standards and produce well-rounded graduates who are dedicated, compassionate, and committed to protecting public health and the environment.
Mission:
To promote health and safeguard the environment in support of overall well-being.
| PEO | Description |
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PEO 1 |
Graduates with good principles of environmental health knowledge and skill in various fields in environmental health professions |
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PEO 2 |
Graduates who are competent in applying related techniques and scientific tools for problems solving in environmental health issues |
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PEO 3 |
Graduates who are competent as environmental practitioner with effectives communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate leadership skill ethically and professionally |
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PEO 4 |
Graduates who are professional in decision making, possess entrepreneurship capability and practices continual development through lifelong learning |
| PLO | Description |
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PLO 1 |
Explain and apply scientific knowledge of Environmental Health principles |
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PLO 2 |
Perform practical skill in Environmental Health fields |
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PLO 3 |
Demonstrate sensitivities and responsibility towards the community, culture, religion and environment |
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PLO 4 |
Comply to the legal, ethical principles and the professional code of product in Environmental Health |
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PLO 5 |
Demonstrate leadership, interpersonal and social skills with effectives communication at various levels |
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PLO 6 |
Demonstrate problem-solving and practical skills related to Environment Health |
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PLO 7 |
Practice ICT and lifelong learning skills in their practice |
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PLO 8 |
Initiate entrepreneurship and managerial skills. |
Main Campus Batu Muda
Full Accreditation
MQA/FA 1406
Environmental Health
Full Time (Conventional and Flexi Mode)
Diploma
December, April and September
3 years
English
94 Hours
Graduates may venture into various fields including the public and private sectors:
Public Sector
Assistant Environmental Health Officer U29
Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Inggeris AND with at least 5 CREDITS in the following subjects:
AND
Any three (3) other subjects (including credit in Bahasa Melayu AND/OR Bahasa Inggeris)
**Applicants who do not achieve a minimum of Grade C (Credit) in Mathematics at the SPM level must attend and pass the Enhancement Class for Mathematics (ECM) course offered by UniMAIWP before commencing their diploma studies at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Contact us at: fhs@unimaiwp.edu.my
OR
GCE/ O Level or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu OR Bahasa Inggeris AND five (5) Grade C in the following subjects:
Mathematics
One (1) Science subject (Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/Applied Science;
AND
Any three (3) other subjects (including credit in Bahasa Melayu AND/OR Bahasa Inggeris)
OR
iii. Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.75.
RM200
Graduates from Diploma in Environmental Health will be able to further their studies in various Bachelor programmes, including:
