Environmental Health examines those aspects of human health determined by physical, chemical, biological or social factors in the environment.

Environmental Health practice covers the assessment, correction, control and prevention of environmental health factors that can adversely affect health, as well as the enhancement of those aspects of the environment that can improve human health.  In short, environmental health is about creating and maintaining environments which promote good public health.

People who study Environmental Health develop an understanding of the physical and biological sciences as well as an insight into communities and the way people live.  In addition they gain knowledge of legal and administrative processes, enabling them to apply their knowledge in a practical sense for the best outcomes for public health. Environmental Health Professionals provide the front line public health care for our communities where they live.

Demand for Environmental Health graduates is increasing as the world becomes more aware of relevant issues and many countries demand a higher standard of community health for their populations.

Graduates from university programs in Environmental Health can expect to gain employment assessing, managing and controlling risks to public health from the environment. They are responsible for developing and promoting policies related to healthy environments and for assisting Government and other sectors in minimising health impacts associated with climate change and other current and emerging issues.