Course Overview

About This Course

The effective management of the health needs of a community requires sensitivity to public expectation and an equitable balance of science, law, environmental and social factors; and sustainability. This course will give you the professional skills to identify, assess, evaluate and control environmental hazards. In this course you will undertake a range of coursework units covering the core aspects of environmental health, including environmental health management, law, food safety and risk assessment. Your learning will be supported by foundation studies into public health. The course also contains a practicum unit that requires 100 hours of work experience in an environmental health workplace. Upon completion of this course you will be eligible for appointment as an Environmental Health Officer in local government, or in various positions in state and federal government as well as in private industry.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Curtin Perth

78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

A bachelor degree in a related discipline including public health, human biology, food technology, environmental science, biology, chemistry and allied health.
The Environmental Health Australia Accreditation Framework stipulates that applicants are required to have at least one full-time semester in core science subjects such as chemistry, physics, biology, anatomy and physiology, life science and microbiology.
Graduates without these core units, or graduates with a degree from other disciplines, may be admitted following successful completion of prescribed units.
English language requirement: IELTS Academic with an overall band score of 6.5, with minimum scores of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation you could work in government positions at local, state and federal levels. At a local level you may be employed as an Environmental Health Officer, while at state and federal levels you could work in departments across both health and environment areas. You may also find employment in private industry, which could include food and resource sectors.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Dietitians Australia (DA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Dietitians Australia

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course accredited by any professional bodies?

Yes, this course is fully accredited by Environmental Health Australia and also the Western Australian Environmental Health Officers Professional Review Board.

Is this course available to international students on a student visa?

No, this course is not CRICOS registered and is not available to students on a visa subclass 500. Students on other visa types that permit study in Australia may apply.

Does this course include any work experience component?

Yes, the course contains a practicum unit that requires 100 hours of work experience in an environmental health workplace.

What are the indicative fees for domestic students in 2026?

For 2026, the Commonwealth-supported first-year fee is $10,600 and the domestic fee-paying first-year fee is $28,596. These fees are indicative only and are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points.

Can I receive credit for prior study or professional experience?

You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course. Specific details about CRL for this course can be found on the Handbook.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $68,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $68,000 to $85,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $85,000 to $100,000 per year

Career Paths

Clinical DietitianCommunity NutritionistPublic Health NutritionistSports Dietitian / Sports NutritionistResearch Nutritionist / Research Dietitian

Key Skills

Evidence-based nutritional assessment and dietary analysisClinical nutrition counselling and behaviour change communicationMacro and micronutrient biochemistry and metabolismNutritional epidemiology and population health researchMedical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management

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