PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

This programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to identify and control environmental hazards that adversely affect the health of communities. Graduates of this programme are equipped to be part of the global initiative to protect the human population from threats to our health and well-being in our living, working or recreational environments.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Five (5) CSEC (CXC)/GCE O’Level subjects, inclusive of English A, mathematics and biology or human and social biology, Grades 1,2,3* or A,B,C.

*Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 or beyond

Applicants who possess CAPE or A’Level qualifications may be considered for advanced standing (the award of credits towards your degree programme).

Visit our How to Apply page to see a list of required supporting documents which must be submitted along with your application.

 

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    DURATION
    5-6 Years (PT)

    CAMPUS
    City/ South

    MARCH
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                                                COURSES IN THE MAJOR                                                                         CORE CURRICULUM COURSES

    CODE COURSE TITLE CR. CODE COURSE TITLE CR.
    HLED 100 First Aid and Occupational Health 3 SCIE 121 Foundations of Natural Science 3
    HLED 110 Health Education and Promotion 3 WRIT 117 Fundamentals of Writing 3
    ENVH 122 Vector Control 3 COMM 118 Communication in the Workplace 3
    ENVH 124 Introduction to Epidemiology 3 LIBS 130 Fundamentals of Research 3
    ENVH 136 Community Health 3 BUSI 203 Leadership and Ethics 3
    ENVH 211 Building Science and Construction 3 ENTP 210 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3
    ENVH 212 Environmental Health I 3 RELI 205 Comparative Religion 3
    ENVH 213 Environmental Health II 3 PSYC 103 Understanding Human Behaviour and Diversity 3
    ENVS 215 Disaster Management 3 SOCI 103 Introduction to the Study of Society 3
    ENVH 220 Food and Food Hygiene I 3 ECON 230 Introduction to Environmental Economics 3
    ENVH 221 Food and Food Hygiene II 3  Total Core Curriculum Courses 30
    ENVH 223 Environmental Health Administration and Legislation 3 SUPPORT COURSES
    ENVH 266 Environmental Health Internship (8 weeks) 6 GISY 172 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3
    ENVH 324 Advanced Epidemiology 3 WRMT 200 Water and Wastewater Management 3
    ENVH 400 Public Health Engineering 3 ENVS 241 Environmental Microbiology 3
    ENVH 415 Port Health 3 OSHE 225 Pollution Control 3
    ENVH 420 Food Inspection 4 OSHE 412 Toxicology 3
    ENVH 422 Vector Control II 3 BIOL 113 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 3
    ENVH 440 International Health 3 STAT 120 Fundamental of Statistics 3
    ENVS 499 Senior Research Project – Environmental Studies 3 ENVS 121 Environmental Issues and Sustainability 1
    Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major 64 Total Support Courses Credits 22
    GUIDED ELECTIVE COURSES
    Approved Core Curriculum Course 6
    Total Guided Elective Credits 6

    The table below provides a summary of fees payable to the College. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to receive government’s GATE funding for tuition expenses listed hereunder.

    Fees Citizens Caricom International Per
    Applications: Paper-based $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Application
    Applications: Online Free Free Free Application
    Registration $80.00 $80.00 $80.00 Semester
    Tuition $300.00 $400.00 $750.00 Credit
    Administrative Fee $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Semester
    Technology $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Semester
    Student Insurance $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Annum
    Student Guild $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Annum

    Included in the college fees, is basic insurance coverage for accident and injury. However, CARICOM and international students are also required to secure additional insurance to cover medical expenses.

    All students of COSTAATT are required to pay an annual insurance fee of $30.00. Completed student insurance forms must be submitted to the College at the beginning of the first semester in which students register for the academic year. Coverage is restricted to students who are between ages 16 to 65.

    The College accepts the following methods of payment:

    • Cash
    • LINX
    • Visa/Master card
    • Certified/Manager’s cheque

    Institutional fees are non-refundable. Students who officially withdraw from the College may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Academic Calendar. Please note that students in receipt of GATE funding are not eligible for tuition refunds.

     

    The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)

    The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses programme (GATE) provides free tuition to all eligible citizens of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing approved programmes at public and private tertiary level institutions. Information on eligibility and conditions for accessing GATE funding is available at the Ministry of Education website at:  www.moe.gov.tt

    Important:
    Students must note that GATE funding is available for the duration of their course of study and one year beyond. Students who fail to complete their programme within the stipulated time frame will be required to meet the cost of programme completion.

    The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme is a one hundred per cent, tuition fee funding programme offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to apply, and students must be registered in a course of study leading to a tertiary level qualification.

    For further information on the GATE programme please visit the website of the Ministry of Education.

    The vast majority of the College’s programmes are eligible for GATE.

     

    Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)

    The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) is a special loan facility made available to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who are enrolled in an approved tertiary level programme at a registered tertiary institution to meet the following expenses:

    • tuition fees
    • accommodation
    • airfare and other transportation costs
    • personal maintenance costs and living expenses
    • books and related materials
    • special equipment
    • other related tertiary expenses

    For further information on the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) students can visit the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt

     

    Payment Plans

    Payment plans are available, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further details: [email protected]

    To be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health, students must complete 122 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the distribution below:

    Courses in the major area of study 64 credits
    Total Courses in Major Area of Study 64 credits
    Core curriculum courses 30 credits
    Support courses

    Guided Elective courses

    22 credits

    6 credits

    Total Credits Required for Graduation 122 credits

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