Bachelor of Science (Honours) Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak , Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM57,050

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Course Highlights

Provides you with a coherent body of professional knowledge, technical skills and soft skills in order to adapt to different roles and responsibilities in a challenging and dynamic work environment
Top 3 in Graduate Employability at the Talentbank National Graduate Employability Index 2023
Ranked #160 in QS Asia University Rankings 2024 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2024
One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes

Course Structure

Year 1

Anatomy and Physiology I
Basic Chemistry
Basic Laboratory Skills for Bioscience
Basic Physics
Biostatistics
English for Science
Industrial and Organisation Psychology
Introduction to Law and Malaysian Legal System
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
Microbiology for Environmental Engineers
MPU1
MPU1
Occupational Epidemiology and Disease
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 2

Air and Noise Pollution Control
Construction Health and Safety
Environmental Health Practices
Industrial Hygiene and Safety
MPU4*
National Language/Other Languages
Occupational Safety and Health
Policy and Legislations Practicum at Environmental Hazardous Facilities/Government Agencies
Research and Methodology
Solid Waste Management

Year 3

Hazard Recognition and Risk Management
Industrial Training Practicum at Clinical Set-Ups/Government Agencies
Toxicology

Year 4

Elective I
Elective II
Emergency Control and Response Management Environemental Management System
Ergonomics
Fire Prevention and Protection System
Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Hazardous Waste Management
Incident and Accident Investigation
Project
Vector and Pest Management

Electives

Elective I (Choose 1):

Behaviour Based Safety
Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Management System

Elective II (Choose 1):

Environemental Impact and Risk Assessment
Wastewater Treatment

Entry Requirements

STPM: GPA of 2.33 in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics/Mathematics
A Level: Grade D in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics/Mathematics
South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics/Mathematics
Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Average of 70% in 6 subjects including 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics/Mathematics
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Grade B in 5 subjects including 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics/Mathematics
Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) with minimum GPA of 2.33 in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics/Mathematics
Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field with minimum GPA 2.33 in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics/Mathematics
Matriculation Certificate/Pre-University Programme with minimum GPA 2.33 in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics/Mathematics
Diploma in the relevant field, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT): Minimum CGPA of 2.75
Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field: Minimum CGPA of 2.75
Diploma in the relevant field: Minimum CGPA less than 2.75 and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field
Minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points) and obtained a minimum of 4 points each in Biology-HL, Chemistry-HL and Physics-HL/Mathematics-HL
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

English Requirements

MUET: Band 3
IELTS: 5.5
TOEFL: 550
TOEFL iBT: 46
Cambridge English: 160
Linguaskill: 160
*not applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in SPM/O Level English language