This course equips students’ knowledge on the complex relationship between environmental factors and public health, covering topics such as toxicology, air and water quality, soil contamination, food safety, and radiation. Students gain understanding about the health impacts of climate change, the built environment, and risks to occupational exposures, as well as the principles of environmental justice and health equity. The course emphasizes risk assessment, management, and communication, and provides an overview of key environmental health policies and regulations. Students will use real-world cases applications to practically understand the implications of environmental health in public health.

CILO-1: Demonstrate ability to use the key concepts, principles, and scope of environmental health sciences applied to public health work or epidemiological research. CILO-2: Expertise in how to measure environmental exposures, hazards, and their potential health effects, applying methods of risk assessment and management within a real-world context. CILO-3: Analyse the impact of various environmental factors, such as air quality, water quality, soil contamination, and climate change in their effect on public health. CILO-4: Critically evaluate the role of environmental policy, health inequality, and occupational health in addressing disparities and promoting healthy environments. CILO-5: Critically assess and apply relevant environmental health strategies, regulations, and intervention approaches to address public health issues through practical applications.