B.Sc Environmental Health Science
Environmental health is a branch of public health, that is concerned with the theory and practice of assessing and controlling factors in the environment that can potentially affect health.
Environmental health includes both the direct pathological effects of chemicals, radiation and some biological agents and the effects (often indirect) on health and wellbeing.
The program is designed to provide the training needed for an understanding of the environment, health and safety, to build upon the foundation by exploring in-depth, specific aspects like epidemiology, workplace safety, hazardous and municipal waste management, impact of science and technology on the environment.
The philosophy of the programme is in the training of personnel to the highest academic and professional standards in the identification and resolution of environmental health and safety issues. The programme will provide higher capacity skilled manpower, trained specifically for promoting health and preventing illness through applying scientific skills to solving real-life problems and better management of environmental hazards through the open and distance learning mode.
Potential Career Paths include: Environmental Toxicologist or Pollution Analyst, Health and Safety Engineer, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Corporate Health and Safety Specialist.
Admission Requirements
B.SC. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE
ENTRY LEVEL: 200
At least five (5) credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings in O’ level in the following subjects:
| COMPULSORY O-LEVEL SUBJECTS (WAEC) | |
| Subject | Min Grade |
| Biology/health Science | C6 |
| Chemistry | C6 |
| English Language | C6 |
| Mathematics | C6 |
| Physics/Agric. Science/Geography | C6 |
5Credit Passes in GCE/NECO (in English Language, Biology/Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics/Geography/Agricultural Science, Chemistry).
| AND MORE CREDIT PASSES AMONG THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS | |
| Subject | Min Grade |
| ACCEPTABLE DIPLOMA RESULTS | |
| Agricultural Sciences | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Biology | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Chemistry | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Environmental Health Technology | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Environmental Management And Pollution | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Food Hygiene And Safety | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Food Science & Nutrition | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Food Science & Technology | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Health Education | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Microbiology | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Occupational Health And Safety | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Pharmacy Technician | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Public Health | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Science Laboratory Technology | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Community Health Training Certificate | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Environmental Health Officer | Upper/Lower Credit |
| National Certificate in education (NCE) Physics/Health Education, Science Education Nutrition, Home Economics | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Health Superintendent | Upper/Lower Credit |
| Associate Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences (AIMLS) | Upper/Lower Credit |
| ACCEPTABLE HIGHER DIPLOMA RESULTS | |
| Agricultural Sciences | Pass |
| Animal Science | Pass |
| Biochemistry | Pass |
| Biology | Pass |
| Botany | Pass |
| Chemistry | Pass |
| Crop Science | Pass |
| Environmental Biology | Pass |
| Environmental Health Techni | Pass |
| Environmental Management And Pollu | Pass |
| Environmental Management And Toxicology | Pass |
| Fisheries | Pass |
| Food Hygiene And Safety | Pass |
| Food Science & Nutrition | Pass |
| Food Science & Technology | Pass |
| Forestry | Pass |
| Geology | Pass |
| Geophysics | Pass |
| Health Education | Pass |
| Mathematics | Pass |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Pass |
| Microbiology | Pass |
| Occupational Health And Safety | Pass |
| Pharmacy Technician | Pass |
| Physics | Pass |
| Public Health | Pass |
| Pure And Applied Chemistry | Pass |
| Pure And Applied Physics | Pass |
| Science Laboratory Technolo | Pass |
| Soil Science | Pass |
| Soil Science And Land Management | Pass |
| Zoology | Pass |
ACCEPTABLE NCE RESULTS | |
| Agricultural Sciences | C |
| Biology | C |
| Chemistry | C |
| Health Education | C |
| Integrated Science | C |
| ACCEPTABLE FIRST DEGREE RESULTS | |
| Agricultural Sciences | Third Class |
| Animal Science | Third Class |
| B.nsc Nursing Science | Third Class |
| B.sc. Biology | Third Class |
| B.sc. Chemistry | Third Class |
| B.sc. Environmental Health | Third Class |
| Biochemistry | Third Class |
| Botany | Third Class |
| Crop Science | Third Class |
| Environmental Biology | Third Class |
| Environmental Management and Toxicology | Third Class |
| Fisheries | Third Class |
| Food Hygiene And Safety | Third Class |
| Food Science & Nutrition | Third Class |
| Food Science & Technology | Third Class |
| Forestry | Third Class |
| Geology | Third Class |
| Geophysics | Third Class |
| Health Education | Third Class |
| Mathematics | Third Class |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Third Class |
| Microbiology | Third Class |
| Pharmacy | Third Class |
| Physics | Third Class |
| Public Health | Third Class |
| Pure And Applied Chemistry | Third Class |
| Pure And Applied Physics | Third Class |
| Science Laboratory Technology | Third Class |
| Soil Science | Third Class |
| Soil Science And Land Management | Third Class |
| Zoology | Third Class |
| Anatomy | Third Class |
| Pharmacology | Third Class |
| `veterinary medicine | Third Class |
| MBBS | Third Class |
| BMLS (Bachelor of Medical Lab Scientist) | Third Class |
| Industry Chemistry | Third Class |
| Science Education | Third Class |
| Health Education | Third Class |
| Physiology | Third Class |
| Physiotherapy | Third Class |
| Radiotherapy | Third Class |
| Environmental Health Science | Third Class |
| REQUIRED PRACTICE LICENSE (ANY) | |
| Registered Midwifery (rm) | Nr |
| Registered Nurse (rn) | Nr |
| REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS | |
| Holders of Certificate for Environmental Health Assistant | EHA |
| Dental Surgery Assistants | DSA |
| National Diploma in Environmental Health Technology | NDEHT |
| Registered Environmental Health Officer | REHO |
| Environmental Health Technologist | HND Lower/Upper |
| Environmental Health Technician | OND Lower/upper |
| LIST OF ACCEPTABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR TECHNICIANS | |
| Dental Technician | DT |
| Certificate in Community Health | CHEW/JCHEW |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | MLT |
| Physiotherapy Technician | PT |
| Pharmacy Technician | PT |
| Radiography Technician | RT |
| Junior Community Health Extension Workers | JCHEW |
Kindly note that there is no admission into 100 and 300 levels; Admission is only at 200 Level.
Graduation Requirements
The following conditions are required to graduate from the B.Sc. in Environmental Health Science programme:
Years/ Semester Required: The candidate must have spent a minimum of 4 years (or 8 semesters) from entry (from 200 Level).
Credit Units: Candidates that entered the programme must have a minimum of 120 credit units to graduate.
Compulsory (Core Courses): The candidates must pass all compulsory (core) courses as listed in the outlined programme proposal (OPP) to graduate.