Master of Environmental Health Sciences
Overview
Examine environmental health risks facing the modern world and develop the ability to manage these complex health challenges in the Master of Environmental Health Sciences.
Population growth, globalisation and climate change are among the most challenging issues of our time. These issues, coupled with emerging or re-emerging environmental health risks and threats to human health, put governments, industry and communities under pressure to adapt and apply sustainable solutions.
This 1.5 year program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify and resolve complex environmental health risks. You'll learn to confidently communicate the risks and mitigation options to a range of stakeholders across the private sector, government and general public. You'll also be prepared to formulate or contribute to the development of policy, regulations and guidelines, through the synthesis of scientific evidence.
During the program, you'll complete advanced-level courses that cover key areas of environmental health risk assessment and communication. You'll also undertake a research project on a relevant topic, interpret results and report on your findings. The program supports flexible delivery options that allow you to choose what suits you best, including full-time, part-time or online study.
You'll graduate with a respected qualification that will open the door to more career opportunities, with highly-sought skills that will prepare you for management positions across a range of relevant industries.
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.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online study
- Research experience
- Fieldwork
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Risk Communication
- System Dynamics
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Introduction to Biostatistics
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- 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
“We know the environmental contribution to human disease is substantial...there’s a clear need for graduates who have the agility and multidisciplinary training the Environmental Health Sciences suite of programs delivers in order to address these challenges now and in the future.”
Luke KnibbsAssociate professor in environmental health
“We know the environmental contribution to human disease is substantial...there’s a clear need for graduates who have the agility and multidisciplinary training the Environmental Health Sciences suite of programs delivers in order to address these challenges now and in the future.”
Luke KnibbsAssociate professor in environmental health
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved degree; or
A degree (or equivalent) in a different discipline and a minimum of 12 months full-time (or equivalent) work experience in an environmental health-related setting, as approved by the Executive Dean; or
A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences from this university (or equivalent).
A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the 'approved degree' requirement:
- Nursing
- Paramedicine
- Environmental technology
- Medicine
- Environmental Management
- Public Health Management
- Environmental Science
- Science.
- Health Sciences
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
Prerequisites
An approved degree; or
A degree (or equivalent) in a different discipline and a minimum of 12 months full-time (or equivalent) work experience in an environmental health-related setting, as approved by the Executive Dean; or
A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences from this university (or equivalent).
A degree in one of the following disciplines would normally meet the 'approved degree' requirement:
- Nursing
- Paramedicine
- Environmental technology
- Medicine
- Environmental Management
- Public Health Management
- Environmental Science
- Science.
- Health Sciences
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
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English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - 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.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
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).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
AUD $34,768
Indicative annual fee 2021
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Environmental Health Sciences for the 2021 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $26,220
Indicative annual fee 2021
This indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Master of Environmental Health Sciences at 2021 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
The average fee would be less for part-time study. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program. Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Environmental Health Sciences pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Environmental Health Sciences is 5704.
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Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Environmental Health Sciences is 5704.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
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