Bachelor of Science in Environment Health & Safety

The air we breathe, the soil we build upon, the food we eat, the water we drink and the physical environment around us can all affect our health. If you are committed to building and maintaining a safer and healthier environment, whether in the workplace or wider society in general, then this program is for you.

This program is specifically designed to provide the skills to ensure environmental protection and safety in the workplace. You will learn how to identify and minimize the effects of different types of hazards which can affect the health and safety of employees, including those related to ergonomics, thermal, chemical, electrical, mechanical and radioactive, as well as hazardous materials and waste.

During the program, you will develop a firm understanding of the connections between environmental factors, accident prevention and human health. You will study the fundamental scientific, legal and technological principles underlying environmental health issues, look at the circumstances giving rise to health inequalities, analyse the environmental impact, health risks and identify appropriate interventions. You will also develop the ability to adapt to rapid changes in legislative requirements.

Focus will be on pollution monitoring and control, food safety and inspection, occupational safety and health, hazardous materials operations and awareness, risk assessment and waste management. This program will give you invaluable insight into issues that affect us within the UAE, as well as on a regional and international level.

ADU is the only university in the UAE where you can study for a bachelor degree in EHS. Our growing industry collaborations with organizations such as Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD), Occupational Safety and Health of Abu Dhabi (OSHAD), Camfil Clean Air Solutions, Abu Dhabi Food Control Agency (ADFCA) and Abu Dhabi Quality Conformity Council (QCC) enrich the research and learning opportunities for all our students.