Environmental Health Polytechnic of Porto

Overview

The Environmental Health technician is a qualified professional who applies the fundamental principles of environmental health to the diagnosis, evaluation, prevention, control and management of environmental elements that affect the physical, psychological and social well-being of populations and, ultimately, their health. 

This intervention at Polytechnic of Porto is performed on multiple levels, such as habitational, academic, industrial, in trade and services, as well as in environmental quality (air, food, water, wastes, soils, among others). 

This professional identifies and characterizes risk factors for health with origin in the surrounding environment. In addition to this, he participates in the preparation of actions with the purpose of preventing illnesses and promoting health, conducting activities of control and surveillance of systems, structures and other actions with an impact on environment and in health.

Career:

The Environmental Health programme from Polytechnic of Porto graduates works within multidisciplinary teams in public or private healthcare institutions, such as hospitals, health centres and public services of regional administrations and local governments. Besides this, he can also work autonomously for companies and local authorities, or occupy teaching and research positions in Higher Education Institutions.