Programme
Diploma in Environmental Health [KPT / JPS. /A 7871/07/12]
Professional Recognition
Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
Intake
January / August
Duration
3 Years
Fees
RM 31,670.00
Entry Requirements
Pass SPM with credits in 3 subjects, and at least credit in of the pure science subjects (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) or credit in subject science;
or
Certificate from an IPTS or IPTA in related field which CGPA > 2.00;
or
Other related or equivalent qualification recognized by Government of Malaysia.
Overview
Environmental Health addresses all the physical, chemical and biological factors external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviours. It encompasses the assessment and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect human health.
It is targeted towards preventing disease and creating health-supporting environments. This definition excludes behavior not related to environment, as well as behavior related to the social and cultural environment, and genetics’
Program Learning Outcomes
Programme Stucture
| Year 1 | |
| Course CodeMUD 1123
MUD 2131 MPW 1123 ZEU 1113 MPW 1133 MPD 1212 HKU 1111 MPD 1113 MUD 1153 MUD 1113 HKU 1121 MPW 1143/1153 ZEU 1213 |
CourseMathematic
Communication Skills in Health Sciences Bahasa Kebangsaan A Proficiency English 1 Pengajian Malaysia Introduction to Environmental Health Kepimpinan dan Kerja Berpasukan Human Anatomy and Physiology Basic Microbiology Chemistry Ko-Kurikulum (bidang) Pengajian Islam/ Pendidikan Moral Proficiency English 2 |
| Year 2 | |
| Course CodeMPD 2163
MPD 2223 MUD 1223 MPD 1223 ZLU 1212/1222 MUD 2222 MPD 2143 MPD 3123 MPD 2124 MPD 2262 MUD 2232 MPD 3233 |
CourseEnvironmental Health Epidemiology
Environmental Toxicology Basic Biochemistry Soil and Hydrogeology Third Language (Mandarin/Japanese) Work Ethics Communicable & Non-Communicable Disease Control Environmental Health Legislation and Administration Food Hygiene & Safety Land Use & Housing Occupational Safety and Health Solid and Hazardous Waste Management |
| Year 3 | |
| Course CodeMPD 3212
MPD 3153 MPD 3242 MPD 3162 MPD 3172 MPD 3223 MPD 2113 MPD 2244 MPD 3144 MPD 3265 |
CourseEnvironmental Health Education and Promotion
Environmental Pollution Control Industrial Relations Human Behaviour Investigation & Report Writing Environmental Health Law Procedure Vector and Pest Management Water Supply and Sewage Disposal Practicum 1 Practicum 2 Practicum 3 |
Core Course Description
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Course Code |
Course |
Synopsis |
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MUD 1123 |
Mathematic |
This course introduces graduate to mathematical and statistical concepts and thinking, and helps graduate to develop a mathematical approach. |
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MUD 2132 |
Communication Skill for Health Sciences |
This course is specifically design to provide student with the knowledge about type and function of communication skills in health care. The design of this course is to assist student in understanding of effective delivery message in health sciences. |
|
MPD 1212 |
Introduction to Environmental Health |
This course will introduce students to important issues and concepts in the field of environmental health. Classes will cover varied aspects of the field, including basics of ecology, main sources of pollution and how to control it and discussion of the present environmental health issues. Regulation by government agencies on building design will be discussed in order for students to apply proper standards for building construction. The science of environmental health will be reviewed, with e special emphasis on health effects of environmental exposures. |
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MUD 1223 |
Basic Biochemistry |
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of living chemistry as they apply to health and biomedical sciences. The course includes the essential components of organic chemistry with an emphasis on the understanding and application of principles and processes. |
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MUD 1153 |
Basic Microbiology |
This course is designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding about the basic microbiology that will gain the foundation in medical laboratory technology procedures. |
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MUD 1113 |
Chemistry |
This course is specifically designed to provide the basic level of knowledge and understanding of chemistry so that he/she is able to interpret scientific data. An understanding of chemicals will assist the graduate in either, doing further research, or understanding of procedure involving with chemicals in work place. |
|
MPD 2223 |
Environmental Toxicology |
This course is specifically designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding the concept of environmental toxicology. Student will understand the nature on how environment toxicants work in our environment. An understanding of the environmental toxicology will assist the student in conducting preventive and control measure on environmental toxicant present in our environment |
|
MPD 1113 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
This course provides the foundation for an understanding of the human body and it physiological function that necessary background for other courses related to communicable diseases or toxicology within the discipline of environmental health. |
|
MPD 2243 |
Environmental Health Epidemiology |
This course is specifically designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding the concept of epidemiology and disease control in community so that student enable to handle the real case scenario by conducting epidemiological investigation and identification of epidemiology triangle for disease occurrence. An understanding of the epidemiology will assist the student in conduct a study and prediction the trend of disease in the future. |
|
MPD 1223 |
Soil & Hydrogeology |
This course is specifically designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding of the student so that he/she is know and understand the basic concept of soil and hydrology. They also will be able to identify the source of pollution and investigation process |
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MPD 3123 |
Environmental Health law and Adminstration |
This course is specifically designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding of the functional of each law so that he will be able to demonstrate and applied the relevant law with specific cases of environmental health. |
|
MPD 2124 |
Food Hygiene & Safety |
The purpose of this course is to introduce learners to Food Safety to provide them with the basic knowledge and understanding of the hygienic food handling practices in order to protect consumer’s health by preventing food borne disease outbreak. |
|
MPD 2143 |
Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Control |
This course is designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding the concept of communicable & non-communicable disease control in community so student enable to handle the real case scenario by conducting investigation and identification of sources for disease occurrence. It will assist the student in controlling an outbreak and prediction the trend of disease. |
|
MPD 2262 |
Land Use and Housing |
This course is specifically designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding the concept with the underlying philosophy and environmental health aspects of the planning, development and utilization of land for housing. Along with this, the role of the Assistant Environmental Health Officers in additional areas of human habitation (e.g. jails, hospitals and schools) will be examined. |
|
MPD 3233 |
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management |
This course is specifically designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding of the environmental health so that he/she is able to identify important scope of environmental health issues. |
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MUD 2232 |
Introduction To Occupational Safety And Health |
This course provides access to variety aspect on occupational safety and health topics including identification of hazards at workplace; evaluate the risk present and action to be taken. Student will be exposed to occupational safety and health issues local or international level, OSH management system, regulations and standards related with it. All these information was essential for reducing occupational injuries and illness and promoting a safety and health culture for working environment. |
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MPD 3212 |
Environmental Health Education and Promotion | This course will provide the student with an introduction to the educational framework of teaching activities. This knowledge will be utilized to plan, design, prepare, carryout and evaluate a health educational task in the environmental health field. The means by which needs are determined for promotional or educational activities, along with its audience, will be established. A discussion on communication strategies will be presented along with the process of environmental health promotion. |
|
MPD 3242 |
Human Behaviour |
This course is specifically designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding of the student so that he/she is know and understand the basic of human behaviour. They will able to identify and familiar with human cognitive development and human psychology and psychosocial. |
|
MPD 2163 |
Environmental Pollution Control |
This course will provide students with the concepts in the field of environmental control. Classes will cover varied aspects of the field, which are basics of environmental assessment, radiation, chemical health risk assessment and air pollution including methods to control and prevent pollution. Regulation by government agencies will be discussed in order for students to apply proper standards for monitoring the environment. The science of environmental health will be reviewed, with special emphasis on health effects of environmental exposures. Case studies will be used throughout the course, since case studies provide foci for discussion in class as well as development of each student’s own understanding of issues and concepts in the field of environmental health. |
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MPD 2113 |
Water Supply And Sewage Disposal |
This course is specifically designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding of the student so that he/she is know and understand the basic of water supply and sewage disposal system. They will able to identify the source of pollution and the treatment process |
|
MPD 2172 |
Investigation and Report Writing |
This course is specifically designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding the concept with the systematically investigate specific issues in Environmental health as determined by the programme. Results from the investigation process should be documented concerning the formal and technical approach. |
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MPD 3132 |
Law Procedures |
To introduce learners to Law Procedure to provide them with the basic knowledge and understanding of the law and handling practices in order to implementing enforcement of legislation. |
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MPD 3223 |
Vector And Pest Management |
This course is specifically designed to enrich the level of knowledge and understanding in the control and management of pest and vector which is highly related with human health, human well-being and at the same time balance in the environment. The skill and knowledge acquired would also assist the students in preparing for future career. |
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MUD 2222 |
Work Ethics |
To introduce learners to work ethics to provide them with the basic knowledge and understanding of the work ethics practices in order to make a good decision in health profession |
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MPD 2244 |
Practicum 1 |
This session will exposes the student with a holistic approach that aims to improve understanding of the duties and daily activities as the Assistant Environmental Health Officer. This subject will provide an enhanced field application of the theoretical aspects of the course. The student will be able to integrate and consolidate knowledge and skills, plus obtain an understanding of many intangibles which form an integral part of risk assessment and risk communication. |
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MPD 3144 |
Practicum 2 |
This session will exposes the student with a holistic approach that aims to improve understanding of the duties and daily activities as the Assistant Environmental Health Officer. This subject will provide an enhanced field application of the theoretical aspects of the course. The student will be able to integrate and consolidate knowledge and skills, plus obtain an understanding of many intangibles which form an integral part of risk assessment and risk communication. |
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MPD 2245 |
Practicum 3 |
This session will exposes the student with a holistic approach that aims to improve understanding of the duties and daily activities as the Assistant Environmental Health Officer. This subject will provide an enhanced field application of the theoretical aspects of the course. The student will be able to integrate and consolidate knowledge and skills, plus obtain an understanding of many intangibles which form an integral part of risk assessment and risk communication. |
Career Opportunities
Public Sector:
Private Sector:
Expected Salary
Public Sector
Basic starting monthly salary is around RM1,300.00; plus allowances (such as housing and entertainment) the total can amount to around RM1,900.00.
Private Sector
The amount of basic starting monthly salary can vary from the above amount. However, the total amount of monthly salary earned (inclusive of allowances) is Course to negotiation and which can be higher than that earned in the public sector.
Source Universiti Selangor