Overview

The Environmental Health and Safety program from Abu Dhabi University covers major environmental issues including sustainability, renewable energy, water quality and management, pollution monitoring, hazardous materials operations and awareness, risk assessments, waste management, and occupational health and safety.

You will be provided with high-end knowledge in environmental health and safety and internship training that bridges academic knowledge with practical application in the workplace. You will learn how to identify and minimize the effects of different types of hazards that can affect the health and safety of employees. These include those related to ergonomics, thermal, chemical, electrical, mechanical, and radioactivity, as well as hazardous materials and waste. The program covers the fundamental scientific, legal, and technological principles underlying environmental health issues, looking at the circumstances giving rise to health inequalities, analyzing the environmental impact and health risks, and identifying appropriate interventions.

Abu Dhabi University’s BSc in EHS is the only such program offered in the UAE. Our growing industry collaborations with organizations such as Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD), Occupational Safety and Health Center-Abu Dhabi (OSHAD), Camfil Clean Air Solutions, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA), and Abu Dhabi Quality Conformity Council (QCC) enrich the research and learning opportunities.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the EHS program will be qualified to work in a diverse range of public and private organizations across all sectors. These include but are not limited to ADNOC group of companies, OSHAD, EAD, ADFCA, National Drilling Company, Abu Dhabi Ports, Baraka Nuclear Power Plant, Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center-Tadweer, Environmental Protection and Safety Section (EPSS)-Abu Dhabi Municipality, Etihad Airways, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, Abu Dhabi National Chemical Companies (ChemaWEyatt), Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), and Ministry of Energy and Industry. Roles include:

Environment, Health & Safety Officer

Environment, Health & Safety Manager

Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Occupational Health & Safety Auditor

Sanitation Director

Workplace Safety Assessor

Food Safety Inspector

Hazardous Waste Specialist

Risk Assessment Consultant

Impact Assessment Expert

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Safety & Management

Waste Management

Hazardous Materials

Health Risk Management

Natural Resources Conservation

Determinants of Public Health

Occupational Health & Safety

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-02-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00

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More details

Abu Dhabi University accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, with intakes in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer

Language

English

IELTS

5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Credits

130 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Management

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

5

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61

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Other requirements

General requirements

Indian Senior Secondary Certificates (CBSE), or State Board Examinations, or Indian School Certificates awarded by ICSE: Achieving the minimum average of 45% on completing grade 12

British System (IGCSE & GCE): Completing a total of 7 subjects from either IGCSE level or AS/A2 levels, in at least 4 of the following fields: Mathematics, Languages, Sciences, Social Studies and Humanities, Art and Design; with a minimum required grade of C for the IGCSE level subjects, D for the AS Levels, and E for A2 subjects. Successfully provide evidence / certificate of completing at least 11 years of schooling.

Canadian & American High School Diplomas: Achieving the minimum average of 75% on completing grade 12 or its equivalent of overall average C+ grade or 2.5/ 4.0

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Successfully completing 6 subjects, with at least 2 at the higher level (HL) and a minimum total of 24 points.

Tuition Fee

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International

51512 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1585 AED per credit during 48 months.
National

51512 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1585 AED per credit during 48 months.

Al Ain: 1265 AED

Living costs for Abu Dhabi

5000 - 8600 AED /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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