Bachelor of Health Sciences in Environmental Health | UJ

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Environmental Health at UJ prepares graduates to monitor, assess, and manage environmental factors that affect public health in South Africa. Students engage with food safety, water quality, waste management, occupational health, epidemiology, and environmental legislation — equipping them to work as Environmental Health Officers in municipal health departments, government agencies, and private sector organisations. Environmental health practitioners are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and play a critical role in South Africa's public health infrastructure.

Mathematics: 50%
Physical Sciences: 50%
Life Sciences: 50%
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
APS: 28

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics50%Required
Physical Sciences50%Required
Life Sciences50%Required
English First Additional Language (NCV)70%Required
Mathematics (NCV)70%Required
Physical Science (NCV)70%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required

Career Prospects

Environmental Health Practitioner – Monitor and manage public health risks in the environment.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer – Promote safe and healthy working conditions.
Food Safety Auditor – Inspect and certify food production and handling practices.
Pollution Control Officer – Develop and implement pollution reduction strategies.

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