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US6862001 - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH WITH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The Bachelor in Environmental and Occupational Health is a four-year undergraduate programme that prepares students for careers in the field of environmental and occupational safety and health (EOSH). The programme is recognised and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Malaysia Department of Safety and Health (DOSH) for the Safety and Health Officer competencies.

    School of Health Sciences,
    Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
    https://health.usm.my/

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters 
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM:

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      Possess a Diploma in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Pass IB with a minimum score of 24 and obtain at least a score of 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT / SAM with a minimum aggregate of 45 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Possess other qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.

      AND

      Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent English language qualification.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      900.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      480.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,380.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Semester 1

      • Malay Language IV 
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption 
      • Co-curriculum  
      • Human Anatomy and Physiology 
      • Laboratory Science 
      • Chemistry 
      • Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health

      Semester 2

      • Core Entrepreneurship 
      • General English 1 
      • Psychology and Behavioural Science 
      • Occupational Safety 
      • Occupational Health 
      • Waste Management 
      • Fundamental of Health Informatics

    • Semester 1

      • Philosophy and Current Issues 
      • Research Methodology 
      • Food Hygiene and Safety 
      • Occupational Diseases 
      • Fire Safety and Design 
      • Ergonomics 
      • Risk Management

      Semester 2

      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations 
      • General English 2 
      • Co-curriculum  
      • Biostatistics 
      • Epidemiology 
      • Industrial Hygiene 
      • Supply and Quality of Drinking Water 
      • Environmental Health Legislation

    • Semester 1

      • Co-curriculum
      • Occupational Safety and Health Laws 
      • Pest and Vector Control 
      • Emergency Response and Planning 
      • Environmental and Occupational Toxicology 
      • Research Project 
      • EOSH in Project Management

      Semester 2

      • English Language
      • Communicable Disease Control 
      • Occupational Safety and Health Management 
      • Environmental Management 
      • Engineering Fundamental and Process Safety 
      • Research Project

    • Semester 1

      • Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Internship

      Semester 2

      • Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Internship

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Environmental and occupational health officer
    • Science officer
    • Research officer
    • Quality control, food service and promotion officer

     

    Related Industries

    • Health
    • Environmental science
    • Occupational safety
    • Manufacturing and Quality Control
    • Testing laboratories
    • Government agencies
    • Education

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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Last Update: Thursday 04 June 2026.

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