Bachelor of Environmental Health at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) apply their skills to identify, assess and manage various risks to human health. They are able to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of control measures in order to make necessary improvements. In addition they will be able to apply research skills and interpret and apply legislation, regulations and policies related to environmental health and to advise/educate role players on specific issues within their scope of practice.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Learners graduating from this qualification will be able to function independently as Environmental Health Practitioners. Graduates will be able to implement the principles of risk identification, assessment and management to improve the health of the community. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 8 qualification of 493 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Environmental Health Officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 390. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 390. NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Mathematics. NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Physical Sciences. NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Life Sciences. Admission is subject to Departmental selection. For students with Senior Certificate (SC) Student Performance Score (SPS) of 32. Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement. Mathematics Higher Grade E or Standard Grade C. Biology Higher Grade E or Standard Grade C. Physical Science Higher Grade E or Standard Grade C.

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 on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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