Namibia · Diploma

Diploma in Environmental Health Science

Welwitchia University · Windhoek

About this programme

A two-year NQF Level 6 diploma equipping graduates to monitor and improve environmental conditions affecting public health — water quality, food safety, sanitation, waste management, vector control, and occupational hygiene. Combines classroom science with field inspections and supervised practical placements with municipalities and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Graduates serve as Environmental Health Practitioners under the Health Professions Council of Namibia.

Entry requirement

Entry requirement: at least 23 points.

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Programme facts

Qualification	Diploma
Institution	Welwitchia University
Faculty / school	School of Public and Allied Health
Duration	2 years
Location	Windhoek
Minimum points	23
Accreditation	NCHE Accredited
Funding / sponsorship	NSFAF pre-determined rate (partial subsidy on approved programmes) or self-funded

Careers this programme leads to

Environmental Health Practitioner Public Health Inspector Food Safety Officer Water Quality Analyst Occupational Health and Safety Officer Vector Control Officer Municipal Health Inspector Waste Management Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Community Health Educator

Source

Published by https://www.wu.edu.na/programme/diploma-in-environmental-health-science.

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