BSc in Environmental Health and Safety

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety (BSc in EHS) at Abu Dhabi University is a multidisciplinary program that equips students with the skills to ensure occupational environmental protection, health, and safety in the workplace. Graduates are qualified to work in various public and private organizations, including ADNOC, OSHAD, and EAD, in roles such as Environment, Health & Safety Officer and Occupational Health & Safety Specialist. The program benefits from industry collaborations and provides students with internship training to bridge academic knowledge with practical application.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

Overview: The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety (BSc in EHS) is a cutting-edge multidisciplinary program designed to meet the growing needs of industry and equip students with the skills to ensure occupational environmental protection, health, and safety in the workplace. This program covers major environmental issues including:

• Sustainability
• Renewable energy
• Water quality and management
• Pollution monitoring
• Hazardous materials operations and awareness
• Risk assessments
• Waste management
• Occupational health and safety

Objectives: Graduates of the BSc in EHS program will be able to:

• Assess the economic and social implications of EHS issues.

• Develop action plans for implementation of local and global EHS policies and regulations.

• Write, speak, and use electronic communication tools to communicate with the public and professionals concerning EHS issues.

• Apply critical thinking methods when making decisions and value judgements on EHS issues.

• Exhibit teamwork and leadership skills when working with groups on EHS issues.

Program Description: The BSc in EHS program provides high-end knowledge in environmental health and safety, along with internship training that bridges academic knowledge with practical application in the workplace. Students will learn to:

• Identify and minimize the effects of different types of hazards on employee health and safety.

• Understand ergonomics, thermal, chemical, electrical, mechanical, and radioactivity hazards.
• Handle hazardous materials and waste.
• Analyze the fundamental scientific, legal, and technological principles underlying environmental health issues.
• Examine the circumstances causing health inequalities.
• Analyze environmental impact and health risks.
• Identify appropriate interventions.

The program benefits from 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)
• Abu Dhabi Quality Conformity Council (QCC)

Careers: Graduates of the EHS program are qualified to work in a diverse range of public and private organizations across all sectors, including:

• 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)
• Ministry of Energy and Industry
Potential 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

Other:

• The program provides students with the skills to ensure occupational environmental protection, health, and safety in the workplace.
• Students will learn how to identify and minimize the effects of different types of hazards.
• The program covers the fundamental scientific, legal, and technological principles underlying environmental health issues.