Environmental and occupational health

Environmental and occupational health is a program taught at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Environmental and occupational health at Massey University focuses on protecting people and communities from health threats related to the world around them and to work. Learning covers hazards such as air pollution and noise, and how climate change may affect health, along with occupational health and safety. Students also learn how to collect samples such as air, food, or water.

Study is available as undergraduate and postgraduate options, including Bachelor of Health Science specialisations in Environmental Health and in Occupational Health and Safety, plus distance and online graduate diplomas. The learning includes hands-on experience using equipment to collect samples or measure noise, and site visits with examples such as food businesses, swimming pools, and water treatment plants.

These qualifications can lead to careers such as environmental health officer, health protection officer, health and safety manager, and occupational hygienist. Graduates may work in local or national government, public health units within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, or government and businesses that support public health and workplace safety.

The minimum requirements for admission in Environmental and occupational health at Massey University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Massey University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Massey University as pre-requiste for admission in Environmental and occupational health.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/find-a-subject-course-or-qualification/study-environmental-and-occupational-health/

• Air pollution or noise assessment specialist
• Health and safety manager
• Environmental health officer (local councils)
• Health protection officer (public health units within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora)
• Occupational hygienist
• Policy analyst or advisor (government or businesses)

14 fully funded scholarships are listed for New Zealand. See New Zealand scholarships.