Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (B.Sc. EH) is a four year degree that prepares graduates as environmental health practitioners who assess, manage, and regulate environmental factors to protect human health by minimizing risks and eliminating dangers in the natural and build environments. The B.Sc. EH program is founded on environmental standards and certification requirements from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), a membership and awarding body for the environmental health sector. An integration of theory, laboratory, site visits, and work term placements prepare graduates with knowledge and skills in a range of environmental disciplines, including environmental protection, food safety and integrity, health and safety, housing and community, and public health. Graduates operate in multidisciplinary teams, prepared for employment in government authorities and departments, retailers and hotel chains, regulators, enforcement agencies, academia, and industry

Program Duration:

4 years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus one final year Mathematics, and successful completion of final year of two of three science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with a minimum grade of 60%.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
1.  Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (B.Sc. EH) program, graduates will be able to:

PEO06. Promote and practice lifelong learning, and pursue professional development and professional certification

PEO01. Manage problems in core Environmental Health functional areas – public health, pollution control, health and safety, food safety and integrity, and housing and community

PEO02. Demonstrate an understanding of wider issues of Environmental Health significance, such as Environmental Health impacts from global climate change

PEO03. Use an evidence-based approach, applying risk assessment to inform Environmental Health management programs and community planning

PEO04. Show leadership in developing and promoting Environmental Health in the community

PEO05. Conduct Environmental Health research to help focus resources where they are most needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (B.Sc. EH) program, graduates will be prepared to:

SLO02. Apply critical reasoning to assess health, safety, legal, social, environmental and economic consequences relevant to the environmental health field of practice

SLO03. Implement improvements to environmental health operations and systems, while using ethical and professional standards of conduct

SLO04. Conduct, analyze, and interpret research on the interaction between the environment and public health and communicate findings

SLO05. Implement educational and promotional programs to increase awareness of environmental health issues

SLO06. Function effectively as an individual, as a member of a team or a leader in a culturally diverse, multi-disciplinary environment

SLO07. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to employers, team members, clients, consumers and others, using structured, well developed arguments

SLO08. Employ lifelong learning strategies, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement of one’s body of knowledge and awareness of trends and future directions within the field of environmental health

SLO01. Apply the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct food, air, water, soil and sanitation inspections and investigations, with the goal of identifying potential health hazards

2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
BIOL1110 Anatomy & Physiology I - - 4 3 3
BIOL1030 Biochemistry & Microbiology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1031 Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) - - 1 0 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
HSEH1110 Principles of Environmental Health - - 4 4 0
Semester 1 Total: 15 13 6
SEMESTER 2
BIOL1210 Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL1110 & BIOL1111 - 4 3 3
CHEM1030 Health Sciences Chemistry - CHEM1031 3 3 0
CHEM1031 Health Sciences Chemistry (Lab) - CHEM1030 1 0 3
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
PHYS1030 Health Sciences Physics - PHYS1031 3 3 0
PHYS1031 Health Sciences Physics (Lab) - PHYS1030 1 0 3
Semester 2 Total: 15 12 9
SEMESTER 3
HSEH1310 Environmental Health Law HSEH1110 - 3 3 0
Elective - Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts: select 1 of 6
SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total: 6 6 0
Year 1 Total: 36 31 15
COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
HSEH2120 Drinking Water Quality HSEH1110 - 4 3 3
HSEH2130 Indoor Air Quality HSEH1110 - 4 3 3
HSOH1100 Introduction to Health, Safety, & Environment - - 4 4 0
MATH2002 Quantitative Designs & Statistics - - 3 3 1
Semester 4 Total: 15 13 7
SEMESTER 5
HSEH2210 Communicable Diseases BIOL1030 & BIOL1031 - 4 3 3
HSOH2102 Introduction to Toxicology CHEM1030 & CHEM1031 - 4 3 3
HSOH1200 Health, Safety, & Environment Management Systems HSOH1100 - 4 3 3
RSST1001 Qualitative Designs & Analyses - - 3 3 0
Semester 5 Total: 15 12 9
SEMESTER 6
HSOH2050 Epidemiology MATH2002 - 3 3 0
HSEH2320 Professionalism & Ethics for Environmental Health - - 3 3 0
Semester 6 Total: 6 6 0
Year 2 Total: 36 31 16
COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
HSEH3240 Recreational Water Quality HSEH2120 - 4 3 3
HSEH3120 Food Safety HSEH1110 - 4 3 3
HSEH3230 Health Promotion & Education HSOH2050 - 3 3 0
HSEH3141 Solid Waste Management HSEH1110 - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 14 12 6
SEMESTER 8
HSEH3210 Ambient Air Quality HSEH2130 - 4 3 3
HSEH3220 Communicable Disease, Investigation, & Control HSEH2210 & HSOH2050 - 4 3 3
HSEH3250 Wastewater Management HSEH3240 - 3 3 0
Elective: select 1 of 4
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar COMM1020 - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 8 Total: 14 12 6
SEMESTER 9
HSEH3310 Environmental Health Practicum I HSEH3120 & HSEH3210 & HSEH3220 - 4 0 0
Semester 9 Total: 4 0 0
Year 3 Total: 32 24 12
COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
HSEH4110 Environmental Health Applications HSEH3141 & HSEH3210 - 4 3 3
HSEH4120 Housing & Health HSEH2130 & HSEH3250 - 4 3 3
HSEH4130 Land Use & Community Planning HSEH3141 & HSEH3250 - 4 3 3
Elective: select 1 of 8
BUSG2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - - 3 2 2
BUSG2002 Project Management - - 3 2 2
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar COMM1020 - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
HSOH2300 Process Safety Management HSOH1200 - 3 3 0
HSOH3300 Health & Safety Auditing HSOH1200 - 3 3 1
SCIE1002 Science & the Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 10 Total: 15 12 9
SEMESTER 11
HSEH4310 Environmental Health Practicum II HSEH3310 & HSEH4110 - 4 0 0
HSEH4210 Emergency Management HSEH4110 & HSEH4120 & HSEH4130 - 3 3 0
HSEH4230 Food Integrity HSEH3120 - 4 3 3
Semester 11 Total: 11 6 3
Year 4 Total: 26 18 12
Program Total 130 104 55

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (B.Sc. EH) program are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or post-graduate research.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

Environmental Health professionals/practitioners are employed in a variety of industries, including government ministries, consulting, health care, education, and oil and gas. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, including but not limited to, the following:
  • Health Inspection Officer
  • EH Educator
  • Food Safety Officer
  • Consultant
  • Public Health Officer
  • Housing Inspection Officer
  • Hospital EH Worker