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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health at Central University of Technology, Free State

Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa

Programme overview

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health are equipped to protect public health and the environment by identifying, evaluating, and controlling environmental factors that can potentially affect human health.

Faculty: Health and Environmental Sciences  |  Department: Life Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Career pathways

Career pathways listed by the programme page include Public Sector & Government; Private Sector & Industry; Consulting & Private Practice; Specialised Roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Qualification: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with endorsement for a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification. Required Subjects & Pass Levels: Life Sciences: Minimum 50% (Level 4) Physical Sciences: Minimum 50% (Level 4) Mathematics: Minimum 50% (Level 4) Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification. Selection Process & Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Selection Process: Candidates may be recommended for, and must successfully complete, a formal selection process for admission to this learning programme. Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Option: Meritorious exceptions may be considered for the ECP stream. A prospective student may be considered if they meet one of the following: You achieved one level below the required mark in only one prerequisite subject (e.g., 40% instead of 50% in Life Sciences). OR you meet all subject requirements but achieved one level below the required APS (M-score). * Note: Students in the ECP may not change to the regular programme and must complete the ECP in full.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened in April 2026 and closed on 30 September 2026 for undergraduate, advanced diploma, honours and structured master's programmes; no late or walk-in applications are accepted.

There is no application fee and no residence application fee; applications are made through the online portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cut.ac.za/application-process

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