Environmental Health Officer (SA)

Education and Training:

To become an environmental health officer you usually have to study science or applied science at university with a major in environmental health. To get into the course below you usually need to gain your SACE. Contact the university for more information as requirements may change.

Degree Courses:

Flinders University:

Bachelor of Health Sciences/Graduate Diploma of Environmental Health Practice, 4 years full time or equivalent (first 3 years on campus, fourth year by Distance Education)

Additional Information:

Graduates can become members of Environmental Health Australia, which usually requires that you practise as an environmental health officer. Student membership is available to those studying an accredited environmental health degree.

Related Courses:

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

Employment Opportunities:

The main employers are local government/councils. Environmental health officers are also employed by the Australian Defence Force, state and territory health and environment departments and area health services, major food corporations, international airlines and overseas aid organisations. There are growing opportunities elsewhere in the private sector.