Overview
The programme is affiliated to the University of Cape Coast. The curriculum is designed to equip the student to apply knowledge of concepts and principles of environmental health and sanitation to effectively serve society in a variety of roles and ways to address its environmental health and sanitation challenges. The student is also to be trained to apply the acquired skills in entrepreneurship, business, community, government and other vocational settings.
Entry requirement
A candidate seeking admission to MSc. Degree programme must:
- Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University.
- Submit an official transcript of academic records.
- Submit at least two referee reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
- Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the Faculty and the department. These may include relevant work experience, a written entrance examination and/or an interview.
Special Admissions
In special cases an applicant who does not have a first degree but is adjudged suitable may be admitted into the MSc. programme. Such an applicant must:
- Have special knowledge and considerable experience in his/her area of interest.
- Have at least GCE ‘O’ Level/SSCE/WASSCE passes in English Language and Mathematics.
- Have a Diploma in the relevant field of study.
- Be at least 40 years of age.
- Submit a transcript of his/her academic records.
- Pass a selection interview.
A candidate who possesses a First Degree in the Third Class or Pass and who has at least three (3) years working experience in the relevant discipline may also be considered for admission into the MSc. programme. Such candidates will need to pass written exams and oral interview before admission.
Stream:
Weekend
Campus:
Akuapem-Akropong
Programme Structure
YEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE
| Course code | No. | Course Title | T | P | C | |||||
| Core Courses | ||||||||||
| EHSP | 801 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| EHSP | 803 | Environmental Sanitation Management | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
| EHSP | 805 | Global Environment and Climate Change | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| UCMP | 803 | Research Methods | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| EHSP | 807 | Disease Control | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| EHSP | 815 | Internship | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Electives: Maximum of 6 credits | ||||||||||
| EHSP | 809 | Contaminated Site Evaluation and Restoration | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| EHSP | 811 | Infection and Vector Control | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| EHSP | 813 | Occupational Health and Safety | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 21 | |||||||||
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YEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO |
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| Core courses | ||||||||||
| EHSP | 802 | Environmental Monitoring and Risk Assessment | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| EHSP | 804 | Seminar Presentation | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| EHSP | 806 | Application of Quantitative Methods | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| NRMP | 810 | Environmental Communication Skills | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| EHSP | 808 | Sociology and Public Policy | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| EHSP | 810 | Control and Management of Hazardous Waste and Disaster | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| EHSP | 818 | Dissertation | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Electives: Maximum of 6 credits | ||||||||||
| EHSP | 812 | Environmental Pollution Control | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| EHSP | 814 | Food Safety and Hygiene | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| EHSP | 816 | Water, Sanitation and Health | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 21 | |||||||||