Graduate Diploma of Pharmaceutical Science

You need a science background to enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Environmental Health at the University of Tasmania. Students with degrees such as a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science are eligible to apply without needing to complete any additional prerequisite study before starting.

Yes, the course is designed to be flexible. Students can study two units each semester, mostly online from home, with only one or two in-person workshops per semester required, making it possible to fit university commitments around a working life.

The course is delivered primarily online, with students attending in-person workshops in Hobart once or twice per semester. The program is associated with the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in Hobart.

Yes, some students have secured cadetships alongside their studies. For example, one profiled student obtained a full-time Cadet Environmental Health Officer cadetship with the Clarence City Council, which provided real-world experience while she completed her studies part-time, with the Council allowing one study day per week.

Environmental Health Officers undertake a variety of tasks including food inspections, septic tank inspections, dealing with resident complaints about issues such as noise or vermin, and going outside to collect samples such as water. The role involves protecting water systems and ensuring public health and environmental safety.