The Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety is a cutting-edge multidisciplinary program designed to meet the growing needs of industry and provide students with the skills to ensure occupational environmental protection, health, and safety in the workplace.
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety |
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|---|---|
Type |
Undergraduate |
Credit Hours |
130 |
Duration |
4 years4 -- 4
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Language |
English |
Study mode |
Full Time |
Intake |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer |
Delivery mode |
Day |
Campuses |
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain |
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety program covers major environmental issues including sustainability, renewable energy, water quality and management, pollution monitoring, hazardous materials operations and awareness, risk assessments, waste management, and occupational health and safety.
About the program
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety is a cutting-edge multidisciplinary program designed to meet the growing needs of industry and provide students with the skills to ensure occupational environmental protection, health, and safety in the workplace. The program covers major environmental issues including sustainability, renewable energy, water quality and management, pollution monitoring, hazardous materials operations and awareness, risk assessments, waste management, and occupational health and safety.
As part of this bachelor of environmental health and safety program, you will be provided with high-end knowledge in environmental health and safety and internship training that bridges academic knowledge with practical application in the workplace. You will learn how to identify and minimize the effects of different types of hazards that can affect the health and safety of employees. These include those related to ergonomics, thermal, chemical, electrical, mechanical, and radioactivity, as well as hazardous materials and waste. The program covers the fundamental scientific, legal, and technological principles underlying environmental health issues, looking at the circumstances giving rise to health inequalities, analyzing the environmental impact and health risks, and identifying appropriate interventions.
Abu Dhabi University's BSc in EHS is the only such program offered in the UAE. Our 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), and Abu Dhabi Quality Conformity Council (QCC) enrich the research and learning opportunities.
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Testimonials
“The Environmental Health and Safety program helped me build a strong base for my career. I graduated in Fall 2019/2020 and currently work as a Senior Event & Crowd Safety Advisor. What I really appreciated about the program was how it combined classroom learning with real-life examples. The faculty was supportive and made sure we were ready for the job market. Since graduating, I’ve been part of the health and safety teams behind some of the region’s most prominent events, including EXPO 2020 Dubai, FIFA World Cup 2022, Abu Dhabi F1, and major festivals such as Al Hosn Festival, Liwa Festival, Maritime Festival, and MOTN Festival. These opportunities were possible thanks to the program’s emphasis on industry connection, hands-on learning, and continuous support.”
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety
Mohammad Kamel Trabelsieh - Alumni
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety
Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety graduates will be able to:
- Apply knowledge and principles of mathematics, science, technology, and management in areas relevant to environmental health and safety
- Utilize knowledge and skills to anticipate, identify, and analyze hazardous conditions and practices and to manage and implement effective monitoring and control programs
- Recognize the importance of environmental health and safety in achieving sustainability at the national and global levels
- Conduct experiments and use scientific methods to draw conclusions or provide solutions to environmental health and safety problems
- Assess the ethical, social, and economic implications of environmental health and safety issues
- Describe the impact of environmental and occupational health and safety on individual and public health
- Communicate effectively and discuss orally and in writing environmental health and safety-related matters with professionals and lay audience
- Exhibit teamwork, leadership, management, and conflict resolution skills when working with groups on environmental health and safety topics
Graduates of the EHS program will be qualified to work in a diverse range of public and private organizations across all sectors. These include but are not limited to 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), and Ministry of Energy and Industry. 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
Entry requirements
High School Curriculum |
Minimum Grade * |
Language Proficiency |
Remedial Course |
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| MOE Advance | 70% |
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Not Applicable |
| MOE General | 70% | ||
| MOE ADEK | 70% | ||
| UAE Literary Streams High School (Before 2017) | 70% | ||
| UAE Science Streams High School (Before 2017) | 70% | ||
| **American / Canadian | 70% | ||
| **British Curriculum or IGCSE / GCE(Completed Year 13/Grade 12 of High School) | 70% | ||
| **Indian/Pakistani/Bangladesh | 50% | ||
| **International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
* Students who achieved a score below maybe admitted conditionally, depending on the program and the minimum requirement of the Ministry of Education. Please contact the Admission, Enrollment and International Affairs Department for more information, admissions@adu.ac.ae
** Foreign curriculum or curriculum which does not follow the UAE curriculum are required to submit an Equivalency Letter issued by the UAE Ministry of Education.
Tuition fees structure & calculation
Tuition is based upon the College and/or Department classification as opposed to the course classification or level. Tuition rates for undergraduate students vary from the tuition rates for graduate students.
The tuition fee calculations are an example only and are based on the assumption that elective courses will be taken with the College that the student is taking their major with. However, if the student selects elective courses outside of this College, the total cost payable may increase or decrease to reflect the tuition rate of the College where the elective is delivered.
Costs of books and supplies are not included in the Tuition and Fees. Students at Abu Dhabi University are also required to pay certain fees and other costs to attend the University. Abu Dhabi University reserves the right to change tuition and fee rates at any time. A tuition schedule is published prior to registration for each semester.
For more information, please click here to view the University's tuition fee structure. Fees are subject to change during the year as per government charges and testing bodies.
General Education
30
credit hours
College
17
credit hours
Majors
65
credit hours
Major Electives
12
credit hours
Open Electives
6
credit hours
Scholarship and financial aids
Scholarships
Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives.
Our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in our strategy for academic excellence and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the UAE.
We consider it an important national duty to provide equal opportunities for students interested in pursuing higher education and enable them to proactively contribute to society regardless of their financial situation.
