Course Description

Prospective learners following this programme will be dealing with the various, often inter-related, facets of environmental health that include: public health; environmental health and safety; food and water safety; health aspects relating to domestic, leisure and workplace environments, and the impact of these various factors on the individual and on society at large. Learners will gain the knowledge, skills and competences on how to assess, analyse, devise and implement efficient solutions to environmental health issues, with a view that successful candidates may be employed in advisory, enforcement or educational positions. They will also learn about current local policies and legal frameworks that oversee the governance of these environmental health factors. Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for Registration with the Council for the Professions Complementary to Medicine of Malta.

Career Prospects

Environmental Health Officer

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route….
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma for Dental Surgery Assistants
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Environmental Sustainability
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Food Technology
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Applied Science

OR

2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
Compulsory A-Level: Biology

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

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