BSc in Environmental Health and Sanitation Education

Environmental health and sanitation education is about keeping people healthy by managing their surroundings and teaching good hygiene. This degree from the University of Education, Winneba prepares you for work that combines public health knowledge with education and community outreach. The programme is less competitive to enter than many other health-related degrees, but you still need to meet the standard admission requirements.

What environmental health and sanitation education covers

Programmes of this kind usually cover the science of environmental health, including how to identify and control risks such as poor sanitation, unsafe water, and waste. They also teach you how to educate communities and individuals about healthy practices, so you can work as a teacher or trainer. Expect to build skills in communication, public health, and sanitation management.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is in the less competitive band for admission. That means it is not as difficult to enter as some other health-related programmes, but you still need to meet the university's entry requirements and achieve the grades required for the programme. Check your WASSCE results against the admission criteria to see if you qualify.

Where this degree can take you

Graduates of environmental health and sanitation education often go into roles such as environmental health officers, sanitation officers, and health educators. The education component also opens doors to teaching in schools and training institutions, or to working with NGOs and public health projects focused on sanitation and hygiene.