BSc Honours Occupational and Environmental Health
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Health Sciences
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
3 'A' Levels in Biology and any two of Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
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About this programme
Looks at how work and the environment affect health. You learn to identify hazards, assess exposure, enforce safety and health regulations, and design programmes that prevent workplace injury and disease. Fits those who want to improve workplace and community health. Includes site visits and risk assessments, particularly relevant to Zimbabwe's mining, manufacturing and agricultural sectors.
What you will study
Occupational hygiene; toxicology; ergonomics; environmental health; health and safety law; epidemiology; risk assessment; field placements.
Further study and pathways
Registration or professional membership (OSH bodies); MSc in occupational or public health; mines, industry and public-health inspection.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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