Environmental Health Officer (VIC)

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 courses below you usually need to gain your VCE. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics are normally required. The various universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Degree Courses:

Deakin University - Melbourne Campus:

Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion, majoring in environmental health, 3 years full time or equivalent

La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus:

Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in environmental health, 3 years full time or equivalent

Swinburne University of Technology - Hawthorn Campus:

Bachelor of Health Science (Public and Environmental Health), 3 years full time or equivalent
Bachelor of Science, majoring in environmental sustainability, 3 years full time or equivalent

Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in community health, 3 years full time or equivalent

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.