Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Environmental Health Sciences is a 2-year program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to identify and resolve complex environmental health risks. The program covers key areas of environmental health risk assessment and communication, and students will complete advanced-level courses and a research project on a relevant topic.

Program Details

• Location: External, Herston, St Lucia
• Duration: 2 Years (or part time equivalent)
• Start Semester: Semester 1 (23 Feb, 2026), Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2026)
• Program Code: 5704
• AQF: Level 9
• Scholarships available

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, students must have:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or
• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 1 year full-time equivalent relevant work experience in an environmental health-related setting, or
• A graduate certificate or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Students must also have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in their previous qualification.

Relevant Disciplines

Relevant disciplines include:

• Nursing
• Paramedicine
• Environmental technology
• Medicine
• Environmental management
• Public health management
• Environmental science
• Science and health sciences

GPA Equivalent

The GPA equivalent is used as a guide. When applying, the university will calculate the GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
• TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
• PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
• BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
• CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
• OET is not accepted.

Student Visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Environmental Health Sciences are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

Program Highlights

• Prepare yourself for a wide variety of roles and responsibilities across a number of employment sectors.
• Learn from a broad range of UQ experts while undertaking courses tailored to your specific needs.
• Choose the flexible delivery option that suits you best, including full-time, part-time or online.

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Online study
• Research experience
• Fieldwork

What You'll Study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Some of the courses you could study in this program include:

• Risk Communication
• System Dynamics
• Introduction to Epidemiology
• Introduction to Biostatistics

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Some of the careers you could be on your way to include:

• Environmental systems specialist
• Environmental scientist
• Senior research technician
• Environment reporting and analysis specialist
• Environment consultant
• Sustainability manager
• Sustainability adviser
• Community and sustainability manager
• Regulatory affairs associate
• Principal environmental officer

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative annual fee: $12,300 (2026)
• Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units): AUD $50,032 (2026)
• Scholarships available

How to Apply

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If preferred, you can use an approved UQ agent near you. The program code for the Master of Environmental Health Sciences is 5704.

Important Dates

The closing date for this program is:

• To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
• To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.