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Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) (Vector Control) [from 2021]

Entry Requirements

Description
Five Passes at CXC General Proficiency Examination (or Equivalent) with grades 1 to 111 (grade 111 as of 1998) which must include English Language and Mathematics, and at least one of the following science subjects: Integrated Science or Human and Social Biology, Chemistry or Physics and Mathematics.
Candidates must have Four subjects CXC General Proficiency Examination Grade 1 to 111 (or Equivalent) which must include English Language and Integrated Science, together with the two year Ordinary Diploma in Science (Credit Grade) from GTI.
Holders of Ministry of Health Environmental Health Assistants and two years post qualificat6ion experience. Plus four subjects CXC General Proficiency Examination Grade 1 to 111 (or Equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, Chemistry ore Physics.
Holders of UG Diploma in Environmental Health with two year post certificate experience plus four subjects CXC General Proficiency Examination Grade 1 to 111 (or Equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, Chemistry or Physics will be eligible for entry into the programme at 3rd year.
Holders of UG Associate of Science in Environmental Health with two year post certificate experience plus four subjects CXC General Proficiency Examination Grade 1 to 111 (or Equivalent) which must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, Chemistry or Physics will be eligible for entry into the programme at 4th year.
Matured Students over 21 years with five years' experience will be eligible once they satisfy the University's internal requirements (UGEE).
Any qualification equivalent to any of the above.
Five Passes at CXC General Proficiency Examination (or Equivalent) with grades 1 to 111 (grade 111 as of 1998) which must include English Language and Mathematics, and at least one of the following science subjects: Integrated Science or Human and Social Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Agricultural Science, Geography or Home Economics
Ordinary Diploma in Science from GTI or equivalent
Ministry of Health Environmental Health Assistant or equivalent

Courses

First Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MTH1106 Fundamental Mathematics I 3
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics 4
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I 1
HSC1104 Basic Microbiology 3
EHO1101 Introduction to Environmental Health 1
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry 3
HSC1101 Homeostasis I 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENG1203 Technical Communication 4
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 3
MTH1207 Fundamental Mathematics II 3
HSC1201 Homeostasis II 4
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 3
PHY1200 Foundation Physics 3
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 1

Second Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV1103 Fundamentals of Environmental Science I 4
EHO2107 Occupational Health and Safety 3
EHO2109 Environmental Health Law 2
ARH1100 Fundamentals of Building Drawing & Construction 4
EHO2108 Water Quality Control 3
EHO2106 Food Safety l 4
HSC3108 Applied Nutrition 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ARH2207 Building Services I 3
UGC1201 Computer Literacy II 4
EHO2201 Food Safety II 4
EHO2204 Vector Control 3
HSC1202 Health Education & Promotion 3
EHO2205 Waste Management I 3

Third Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 4
AAA3105 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA3107 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA3106 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
DST3100 Academic Writing for Biomedical Sciences 3
EHO3108 Disaster Preparedness 2
EHO3107 Institutional Health 2
ARH2109 Environmental Design 3
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
EHO3214 Ecology of Vectors of Public Health Significance 4
AAA3207 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA3206 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA3208 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 "Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major." Please consult with your Head of Department.
MLS2201 Molecular Biology and Genetics 4
DST3200 Research Methods/Epidemiology 3

Fourth Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
HSC3103 Management for Health Professionals 3
GEO2109 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4
DDS4000 Research Project 4
EHO4112 Pesticides and their use 3
AAA4106 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA4105 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA4107 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
GEO3208 Introduction to Remote Sensing 4
EHO4207 Health Promotion and Vector Control 3
EHO4901 Environmental Health Practicum/Report 4
EHO4206 Integrated Vector Management 3
AAA4205 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA4207 Additional Course (3 Credits) Use this slot if you are doing a Minor or a double Major. Please consult with your Head of Department.
AAA4206 Addtional Course (3 Credits) 3