Environmental Health
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Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Environmental Health Diploma at Public Nursing Training Colleges prepares you to understand how the environment shapes public health. This programme focuses on practical skills for identifying and controlling health risks in communities. It suits students with a strong interest in science and a desire to protect human wellbeing.
What environmental health study involves
Programmes of this kind usually cover how factors like water quality, sanitation, waste management, air pollution, and food hygiene affect human health. You learn to assess environmental risks, carry out inspections, and plan interventions that prevent disease. The training builds practical observation and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate health advice to different communities.
How competitive is entry
Getting a place on this programme is competitive. You will need three electives in Science or relevant disciplines at WASSCE level. Because entry is competitive, your grades in those subjects will matter, though there is no fixed aggregate published here. It may be more competitive than at some other institutions, so it is worth checking your qualifications carefully before applying.
Where this diploma can take you
Most graduates go into the public health workforce, often in district health offices, environmental protection agencies, or NGOs. Typical jobs include inspecting premises for hygiene compliance, monitoring sanitation projects, or educating communities on preventing outbreaks. The diploma also provides a foundation for further study in environmental health or public health fields.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives in Science or relevant disciplines.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Public Nursing Training Colleges publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Environmental Health at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Environmental Health Officer
- Public Health Inspector
- Water and Sanitation Officer
- Food Safety Officer
- Health Promotion Officer