Program Overview

Bachelor of Environmental Health

The Bachelor of Environmental Health program is offered by the Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences.

General

• Faculty Website: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Environmental Health
• Programme Level: Undergraduate
• Programme Name: Bachelor of Environmental Health
• Programme Code: B9ENV1
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 8
• NQF Credits: 480
• SAQA: 97477
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Doornfontein
• Duration of Study: 4 Years

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to produce graduates who have a systematic and coherent body of knowledge to apply principles and practices of Environmental Health; the ability to access and evaluate scientific information and have a high level of analytical, cognitive, and generic skills; to provide graduates opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, advancing with postgraduate study, contributing to the social upliftment of society constructively; to provide society with graduates who demonstrate initiative and responsibility; be involved in science and research development; to transform the leadership base in South Africa and conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner both in the workplace and society as required by the HPCSA.

Career Opportunities

Environmental Health Practitioners, Occupational Health and Safety Officers, Water Quality and Waste Managers identify, monitor, and control physical, chemical, and biological hazards that are harmful to human health.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum APS of 24
• English 4 (50%+)
• Mathematics 4 (50%+)
• Physical Science 4 (50%+)
• Life Sciences 4 (50%+)

Selection Process

Selection will be based on academic merit. Mathematical Literacy, Technical Maths, and Technical Science are not accepted.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg comprises several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School