Environmental Health
Overview
Environmental health is the study of how the environment impacts on our health – the physical, biological, chemical and sociological factors external to us that determine our health and wellbeing. Environmental health is the branch of public health that is concerned with all aspects of the natural and built environment that affect our health, such as water, food, air, buildings and waste.
The postgraduate courses in environmental health aim to provide you with the professional qualifications to enter or enhance career opportunities in the area of environmental health. This pathway program provides you with advanced knowledge in the theory and application of environmental health and environmental health risk assessment.
Both programs cater for national and international students through the teaching of globally relevant concepts and through the opportunity to undertake risk assessment and applied research in the environmental health area within Flinders University or their existing workplace.
Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.
*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.
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International Student
Australia or New Zealand.
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Domestic Student
I'm an Australian Permanent Resident
(including Humanitarian Visa holders).
Courses
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Practice
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
Online
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2GD005
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$9,314 (Commonwealth supported)
Apply via SATAC
Master of Environmental Health
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Online
Location:
Bedford Park
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2CM137
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$28,800 (Full fee paying)
Apply via SATAC
Courses
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Practice
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
Online
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: This online course is available to international students to study externally (online) from outside Australia. It is not available to international students who wish to undertake all of their studies onshore in Australia.
Annual fees:
N/A
Master of Environmental Health
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Online
Location:
Bedford Park
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 080526G
Annual fees:
2025: $43,800
Your career
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Practice will be qualified to practise as EHOs anywhere in Australia. Some further study may be required for international students to be recognised under their domestic legislation.
Graduates of the masters program will be qualified for employment in both the public and private sector, especially local government, state health departments, private environmental consulting firms and mining companies. They will be qualified to practise as EHOs anywhere in Australia and anywhere that recognises EHA accreditation. Graduates will gain the project management, research, communication and report writing skills that are critical to the senior and specialist roles in environmental health.
Professional recognition / accreditation
The courses are accredited by Environmental Health Australia (EHA). Thus, graduates have the potential to gain employment anywhere in Australia or in overseas countries that recognise EHA approved qualifications.
What you will study
The program provides you with advanced knowledge in the theory and application of environmental health and environmental health risk assessment. Topics cover areas such as environmental health concepts, human systems in environmental health, sustainable development – health issues, legislation relevant to environmental health, and microbiology and communicable diseases.
Entry requirements
Graduate Diploma
Applicants normally must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent and have successfully completed a minimum of one semester full-time (18 units or equivalent) in basic sciences such as chemistry, physics, microbiology, physiology and life sciences.
Masters
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have successfully completed a minimum of one semester full-time equivalent study (18 units or equivalent) in basic sciences such as chemistry, physics, microbiology, physiology, biology and life sciences; or must hold the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Practice.
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Check individual course entries on SATAC for information on important dates.
Apply online at SATAC.
Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.
Select your preferred course and apply directly through the MySATAC application portal.
Applicants are recommended to preference CSP as a higher preference and FFP as a lower preference.
Entry requirements
Graduate Diploma
Applicants normally must hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent and have successfully completed a minimum of one semester full-time (18 units or equivalent) in basic sciences such as chemistry, physics, microbiology, physiology and life sciences.
Masters
Applicants who do not hold the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Practice must normally hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent and have successfully completed a minimum of one semester full-time (18 units or equivalent) in basic sciences such as chemistry, physics, microbiology, physiology, biology and life sciences.
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Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
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