BSc · Health Sciences
BSc Environmental Health Science
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Volta
Overview
Environmental Health Science focuses on how surroundings, workplaces and everyday practices affect human health. In Ghana, the programme helps address sanitation challenges, unsafe water, food hygiene, pollution, waste management and disease risks, making it important for healthier and more resilient communities.
What you will study
You study environmental pollution, water and wastewater, sanitation, food safety, occupational health, toxicology, epidemiology, waste management and environmental policy. You also develop skills in inspection, risk assessment, health education, sampling, data analysis and environmental monitoring.
Career prospects
You can work as an environmental health officer, public health inspector, occupational health officer, environmental consultant, food safety officer or waste-management coordinator. Employers and sectors include metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Ghana Health Service, mining and manufacturing companies, water utilities, NGOs and international environmental organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You do well if you care about public wellbeing and enjoy science, fieldwork and practical investigation. Organisation, observation, communication and the confidence to enforce health and safety standards are important.