Are you passionate about health? Become the person who studies how the environment influences human health.
As
an
Environmental Health
Practitioner, you will be responsible for implementing measures for protecting public health within a legislative framework. You will also provide support, devise and implement interventions to minimise health and safety risks.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You are passionate about protecting the health of individuals and communities
District Six Campus
Four years, full-time (Mainstream)
Five years, full-time (Extended Curriculum Programme). First-year subjects offered over two years.
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English (4)
• Mathematics (4) or Technical Maths (5)
• Life Sciences (4)
• Physical Sciences (4)
• Any other two subjects (4), except Life Orientation
The department utilises an Academic Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of 32 with Mathematics; or 33 with Technical Maths on the APS for the mainstream. Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP): 30 with Mathematics; or 31 with Technical Maths.
Note: Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission subject to space availability.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
YOUR FUTURE
SELF Future studies
Master of Environmental Health
PhD: Environmental Health
Future industries
Local, provincial and national government
Private sector
Department of Health
Water Affairs
Veterinary services
Environmental Affairs
Department of Labour
Tertiary institutions
SA National Defence Force
Future career
Environmental health practitioner
Environmental health consultant
Occupational health and safety consultant
Food hygiene consultant
creating futures
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
