Diploma Programme
Diploma in
Diploma in
Environmental Health
The 3-year Diploma in Environmental Health covers public health related to all aspects of the natural and built environment. Graduates will work as Assistant Environmental Health Officers, equipped to handle health promotion, disease surveillance, epidemiology, and food science.
Accreditation
Course Code: DEH
MQA: MQA/FA 4688
MOHE: KPT/JPS(R853/4/0021)
HRDF Claimable
International ✓
Why Choose DIT?
- ✓ Full scholarship & job placements from partner hospitals
- ✓ MOHE & MQA accredited programmes
- ✓ 30+ years affiliated with Damai Service Hospital
- ✓ Practical placements at approved hospitals
Advantages of Studying at DIT
MOHE & MQA Accredited — All programmes approved by Ministry of Higher Education
PTPTN Loans — Financial assistance available for eligible Malaysian students
Hostel Accommodation — Established condominiums with full facilities nearby
Guaranteed Job Placements — Scholarship partnerships with partner hospitals
Qualified Faculty — Registered lecturers and clinical instructors
30+ Years of Excellence — Affiliated with the established Damai Service Hospital
Entry Requirements
Local Students
SPM or equivalent with FIVE (5) Credits including: Mathematics; ONE (1) science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science); and any THREE (3) other subjects — with Pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English
OR GCE / O Level or equivalent with 5 Grade C including: Mathematics; ONE (1) science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science); and any THREE (3) other subjects — with Pass in Bahasa Malaysia or English
OR Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.75
International Students
GCE / O Level or equivalent with 5 Grade C including: Mathematics; ONE (1) science subject; and THREE (3) other subjects — with Pass in Bahasa Malaysia or English
OR Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.75
About This Programme
The 3-year Diploma in Environmental Health covers public health related to all aspects of the natural and built environment. Graduates will work as Assistant Environmental Health Officers, equipped to handle health promotion, disease surveillance, epidemiology, and food science.
Course Modules
1Semester 1
- Introduction to Environmental Health
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Advanced Communicative English
- Chemistry in Environment and Health
- Basic Mathematics
- Soil Science and Hydrogeology Basics
- Principles of Environmental Health Microbiology
2Semester 2
- Civilization Appreciation and Ethics
- Human Relations and Organizational Behavior
- Physics
- Health Promotion and Education
- Wastewater Disposal
- IT in Environmental Health
- Epidemiology and Disease Control
3Semester 3
- Basic Environmental Toxicology
- Food Safety
- Islamic Studies / Moral Education
- Water Supply
- Community Service
4Semester 4
- Entomology and Parasitology
- Health Legislation
- Solid Waste Management
- Environmental Assessment and Municipal Audit
5Semester 5
- Research Methodology
- Biostatistics
- Pesticide Application
- Legal Procedures
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Civil Defence Institutional Team (PISPA)
6Semester 6
- Industrial Training
Career Prospects
Assistant Environmental Health OfficerIndustrial Hygiene AssistantAssistant Public Health InspectorFood Safety Officer / Assistant
Future Education Pathways
→Diploma → Degree in Environmental Health
→Degree → Master in Public Health
Ready to Apply?
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