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SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

B.EHS Environmental Health Science

The B.EHS Environmental Health Science at Miva Open University prepares students to protect and improve the health of communities by managing environmental risks and promoting safe, sustainable living conditions. This programme combines environmental science, public health, and policy principles to equip students with both knowledge and practical skills.

Admission Options

Tuition Per Session

$635

Tuition Per Semester

$330

Introduction to B.EHS Environmental Health Science

Start Your Bachelor’s in Environmental Health Science

Develop core skills in environmental health, sanitation, disease prevention, and public health risk management. The B.EHS programme provides a strong foundation for assessing environmental hazards, designing interventions, and implementing strategies that safeguard community health.

Throughout the programme, you will learn about environmental monitoring, waste management, occupational health, water and food safety, and public health policy. You will also gain hands-on experience through practical projects, fieldwork, and case studies, ensuring that you graduate with both technical knowledge and practical skills to address environmental health challenges effectively.

Why you should apply :

Study Level
B.EHS Environmental Health Science
Study Duration

8 Semesters

Mode of study

Blended Learning

Tuition Per Session

$635

Tuition Per Semester

$330

Applications for May 2026 admission is ongoing.

Apply before 30th May 2026, to secure your place. Discount applies for full year’s payment.

Curriculum

Programme Outline

Our curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a variety of careers in the tech industry. The programme covers a wide range of topics, including programming, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and artificial intelligence.

1st Semester
Units
Communication in English I

2

 

This course develops foundational English language skills for academic and professional contexts. Key topics include phonetics, word classes, sentence structures, logical reasoning, and the mechanics of writing, from brainstorming to proofreading. Students learn to identify sound patterns, construct complex sentences, apply critical reasoning in presentations, and write technical reports. Ethical considerations such as copyright are also covered.

 
General Biology I

2

 

This course introduces cell structure, organelle functions, and the classification of living organisms. Students explore genetics, heredity, and evolutionary concepts, including Darwinism and Lamarckism. The course also covers ecological relationships such as competition and symbiosis, as well as habitat types. Upon completion, students can explain cellular organisation, discuss heredity, and describe ecological interrelationships.

 
General Biology Practical I

1

 
This practical course teaches essential laboratory skills, including hazard identification, first aid, and the proper use and maintenance of microscopes. Students learn to prepare biological drawings with accurate scaling and proportion. By the end, students can safely use a microscope, observe specimens, and produce precise, scaled biological diagrams following scientific conventions.
 
General Chemistry I

2

 
This course covers atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and electrochemistry. Students learn to write balanced equations, predict periodic trends, and solve redox titration problems. The course also explores gas properties, equilibria, and reaction rates. Upon completion, students can apply LeChatelier’s principle, perform thermodynamic calculations, and understand the principles governing chemical reactions.
 
General Chemistry Practical I

1

 
This laboratory course focuses on safety, accurate measurement, and experimental techniques. Students perform acid-base titrations, qualitative analysis, redox reactions, and gravimetric analysis. Emphasis is placed on data collection, observation, and recording in laboratory notebooks. By the end, students can safely conduct chemical experiments, perform volumetric and gravimetric analyses, and draw valid conclusions from data.
 
Elementary Mathematics

2

 
This course covers set theory, real and complex numbers, quadratic equations, the binomial theorem, and trigonometry. Students learn to use Venn diagrams, solve equations, and apply trigonometric functions. Topics also include mathematical induction, sequences, series, and De Moivre’s theorem. Upon completion, students can solve quadratic and trigonometric equations, manipulate complex numbers, and apply the binomial theorem.
 
Introduction to Computing Science

3

 
This course introduces computer components, hardware, software, and the internet. Students explore information processing, digital applications, and various computing specialisations. Practical skills include using operating systems, word processors, spreadsheets, and search engines. By the end, students can explain computer components, describe digital applications, demonstrate practical ICT skills, and understand the societal impact of the internet.
 
General Physics I

2

 
This course covers classical mechanics, including vectors, scalars, kinematics, Newton’s laws, conservation principles, rotational motion, and gravitation. Students learn to describe motion, apply conservation of energy and momentum, and solve problems involving torque and angular momentum. Upon completion, students can evaluate mechanical systems, apply Newton’s laws, and explain Kepler’s laws and satellite motion.
 
General Physics Practical I

1

 
This practical course emphasises quantitative measurement, error analysis, and graphical analysis. Students conduct experiments on mechanical systems, collect and tabulate data, and evaluate experimental errors. By the end, students can measure physical quantities accurately, plot and analyse graphs, and draw reasoned conclusions from numerical and graphical data.
 
Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT

2

 
This course equips students with skills to navigate digital and physical library resources. Topics include the history of libraries, ICT applications, internet resources, and ethical considerations. Students develop practical ICT skills for study and research. Upon completion, students can effectively use library resources, apply ICT tools, and understand the impact of technology on information management in Nigerian libraries.
 
 

2nd Semester
Units
Nigerian People and Culture

2

 
This course explores Nigerian history, cultures, and political evolution. Topics include pre-colonial societies, colonial rule, amalgamation of 1914, independence, and nation-building challenges. Students also examine social justice, fundamental rights, and contemporary issues such as cultism and kidnapping. Upon completion, students can analyse Nigeria’s historical foundations, understand its diverse cultures, and evaluate the challenges of nation-building.
 
General Biology II

2

 
This course surveys the diversity of life, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals. Students learn classification, ecological adaptations, and basic physiology such as nutrition, respiration, excretion, and reproduction. Upon completion, students can classify major organism groups, describe their unique features, and explain their physiological processes.
 
General Biology Practical II

1

 
This practical course covers plant anatomy, including stem, leaf, and root tissues, as well as fruit and seed types. Students also study animal histology, examining epithelial, muscular, nervous, and connective tissues. Microscopic examination of invertebrates is included. By the end, students can describe plant anatomy, differentiate fruits and seeds, and identify animal tissues and invertebrate groups.
 
General Chemistry II

2

 
This course introduces organic chemistry, covering the structure, nomenclature, and properties of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and other functional groups. Students learn about reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and the chemistry of selected metals and non-metals. Upon completion, students can name organic compounds, identify functional groups, describe their chemistry, and understand comparative group chemistry.
 
General Chemistry Practical II

1

 
This laboratory course focuses on organic compound analysis. Students perform solubility tests, elemental analysis, and functional group confirmatory tests on known and unknown compounds. Preliminary tests such as boiling point and melting point determinations are also covered. By the end, students can conduct functional group analysis and apply volumetric methods for quantitative organic analysis.
 
General Physics II

2

 
This course covers electricity and magnetism, including electrostatics, electric fields, capacitance, DC circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, and AC circuits. Students learn to apply Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, and Faraday’s law. Upon completion, students can calculate electrostatic properties, analyse DC and AC circuits, and describe electromagnetic induction and Maxwell’s equations.
 
General Practical Physics II

1

 
This practical course continues the development of experimental skills, focusing on electricity and magnetism. Students conduct measurements, collect data, evaluate errors, and plot graphs. Emphasis is placed on preparing professional practical reports. By the end, students can conduct electrical experiments, analyse data graphically, and produce well-structured reports.
 
Fundamentals of Public Health

2

 
This course introduces core public health concepts, history, and principles. Students explore determinants of health and public health surveillance systems, distinguishing between active and passive surveillance. Upon completion, students can define public health, explain its historical development, identify health determinants, and describe the uses of surveillance data.
 
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Environmental Health

2

 
This course introduces GIS principles and their application to environmental health. Students learn to acquire, manage, and interpret spatial data, applying GIS to air quality, waste management, and vector-borne disease control. Practical skills include mapping and spatial analysis using industry-standard software. By the end, students can create maps, analyse spatial exposure patterns, and evaluate GIS-based interventions.
 
Environmental Health Communication and Advocacy

2

 
This course covers theories and strategies for effective environmental health communication. Topics include message design, risk communication, advocacy tools, stakeholder engagement, and ethical issues. Students learn to design culturally appropriate messages and use advocacy to promote environmental justice. Upon completion, students can design effective messages, apply advocacy tools, and demonstrate communication skills for community mobilisation.

1st Semester
Units

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

2

 

This course introduces entrepreneurship theories, opportunity seeking, risk-taking, and innovation. Students examine entrepreneur characteristics, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and learn enterprise formation, business planning, and e-commerce principles. Upon completion, students can explain entrepreneurship concepts, identify business opportunities, describe enterprise formation stages, and understand the role of entrepreneurship in wealth creation.

 

Computer Applications

3

 

This course builds practical skills in using word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, and graphics tools. Students learn to create formatted documents, analyse data, and produce professional presentations. By the end, students can use spreadsheets for data analysis, create effective presentations, and produce well-structured reports using word processing software.

 

General Microbiology

2

 

This course introduces microbiology history, classification, and structure of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Topics include sterilisation, disinfection, culture techniques, microbial nutrition, and the microbiology of air, food, and water. Upon completion, students can discuss the scope of microbiology, describe microbial anatomy, and explain basic laboratory protocols.

 

Microbiology Practical

1

 

This hands-on course trains students in microbiological techniques, including microscopy, staining, culture methods, and isolation of microbes from environmental media. Students also perform antimicrobial sensitivity testing and identify fungi and protozoa. By the end, students can isolate and identify microbes, use staining techniques, and apply aseptic procedures in the laboratory.

 

Anatomy of Upper and Lower Limbs

2

 

This course provides a detailed study of the bones, muscles, nerves, arteries, and veins of the upper and lower limbs. Students correlate structure with function, including joint movements and the mechanism of walking. Applied anatomy is emphasised. Upon completion, students can identify major limb structures, describe their functional components, and understand their clinical significance.

 

Biochemistry – General and Medical I

2

 

This course introduces the chemistry of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Students learn about protein structure, methods of isolation and purification, and the effects of acids and alkalis on macromolecules. Upon completion, students can explain the structure of biological macromolecules, describe their reactions, and understand principles of quantification.

 

General Biochemistry Practical

1

 

This course introduces the chemistry of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Students learn about protein structure, methods of isolation and purification, and the effects of acids and alkalis on macromolecules. Upon completion, students can explain the structure of biological macromolecules, describe their reactions, and understand principles of quantification.

 

 Introductory Physiology and Blood

2

 

This course covers cell membrane structure, transport processes, homeostasis, and blood composition and functions. Topics include haemopoiesis, blood groups, coagulation, and the roles of leukocytes and thrombocytes. Upon completion, students can describe cell transport mechanisms, explain homeostasis, discuss blood cell functions, and understand the mechanisms of coagulation.

 

Introduction to Environmental Health

2

 

This course provides an overview of the environmental health profession, including concepts of sanitation, disease prevention, and practitioner competencies. Students explore service delivery systems in Nigeria, professional ethics, and the regulatory role of EHORECON. Upon completion, students can define environmental health, describe practitioner roles, and understand the profession’s structure and ethical framework in Nigeria.

2nd Semester
Units

Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence

2

 

This course introduces philosophy and logic, covering syllogisms, symbolic logic, fallacies, and the distinction between valid and invalid arguments. Students explore the impact of philosophy on human conduct, politics, and religion. Upon completion, students can apply logical rules, think critically about arguments, and understand the relevance of philosophy to human existence.

 

Fundamentals of Epidemiology

2

 

This course introduces epidemiological principles, disease causation models, measures of frequency, and study designs (cross-sectional, cohort, case-control). Students learn to investigate disease outbreaks, calculate measures of association, and understand screening and risk assessment. Upon completion, students can explain epidemiological methods, calculate incidence and prevalence, and investigate and report disease outbreaks.

 

Ecology and Environmental Management

1

 

This course explores ecological principles, including biogeochemical cycles, food chains, energy flow, and ecological succession. Students examine environmental pollution, common pollutants, and pollution control strategies. Environmental management systems and plans are introduced. Upon completion, students can describe ecosystem components, explain energy flow, and discuss pollution prevention and management strategies.

 

Psychology and Sociology

2

 

This course examines psychological and sociological factors influencing health behaviour. Topics include human development, culture, indigenous health practices, social determinants of health, substance abuse, and illness behaviour. Upon completion, students can assess the role of social and psychological factors in health, understand health inequalities, and appreciate the role of behaviour in disease causation.

 

Biostatistics

2

 

This course introduces statistical methods for health data, including measures of central tendency and dispersion, sampling techniques, and data presentation. Students learn to calculate health rates and use statistical software such as SPSS and Epi-Info. Upon completion, students can calculate disease rates, choose appropriate statistical methods, and apply basic statistical packages for data analysis.

 

Introduction to Engineering and Design

2

 

This course introduces technical drawing principles, including orthographic, isometric, and oblique projections. Students learn dimensioning, sections, and representation of mechanical components such as threads and joints. Applications in health infrastructure are emphasised. Upon completion, students can read and create engineering drawings, understand projection theory, and apply drawing skills to sanitation and health facility design.

 

One Health – Zoonoses & Ecosystem Health

3

 

This course introduces the One Health approach, covering zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and ecological drivers of disease emergence. Students learn about surveillance systems and policies for managing human-animal-environment health interfaces. Upon completion, students can identify major zoonoses, analyse factors influencing disease emergence, and apply One Health principles to pandemic preparedness and food safety.

 

Slum and Informal Settlements Health

3

 

This course examines environmental and public health challenges in informal settlements. Students analyse demographic characteristics, environmental risks (poor sanitation, air pollution), and health burdens in slums. Intervention strategies and participatory approaches are explored. Upon completion, students can assess health risks in informal settlements, evaluate intervention strategies, and apply participatory methods for community health assessment.

 

AI and Information Literacy in the 21st Century

2

 

This course introduces AI concepts and their impact on information access and management. Students learn to evaluate digital content for credibility and bias, apply effective search strategies, and understand ethical issues such as privacy and algorithmic fairness. Upon completion, students can explain basic AI principles, critically evaluate online sources, and apply information literacy skills in a digital environment.


1st Semester
Units
Basic Instrumentation and Use
2
 
This course provides practical training in field and laboratory instruments, including spectrophotometers, air quality monitors, sound level meters, and GPS devices. Students learn calibration, use, maintenance, and safety protocols. Upon completion, students can correctly use and calibrate instruments, conduct air quality sampling, and follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
 

Introduction to Primary Health Care
2
 
This course covers PHC principles, history, and components in Nigeria, including immunisation, cold chain management, essential drugs, and disease surveillance. Students explore the role of environmental health officers and the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund. Upon completion, students can explain PHC principles, assess cold chain management, and understand the role of EHOs in the PHC system.
 

Introduction to Environmental Management
2
 
This course covers environmental pollution, degradation, global warming, and environmental management systems. Students learn about Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA), remote sensing, and GIS. Emerging issues such as nanotechnology and chemicals of emerging concern are introduced. Upon completion, students can discuss pollution effects, explain EHIA principles, and understand methods for managing degraded environments.
 

Health, Safety and Environment
2
 
This course introduces occupational health and safety principles, including hazard identification, risk assessment techniques, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Students learn to formulate HSE checklists and understand risk management and communication. Upon completion, students can conduct risk assessments, formulate HSE checklists, and understand the responsibilities of EHOs in HSE management systems.
 

Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
3
 
This course explores economic dimensions of environmental issues, including market failures, valuation techniques, cost-benefit analysis, and policy instruments such as taxes and permits. Students link these concepts to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Upon completion, students can analyse economic causes of environmental degradation, evaluate policy instruments for managing externalities, and understand the economics of sustainable development.
 

Urban Health and Sustainable Cities
3
 
This course examines urbanisation, environmental health, and public health outcomes. Students analyse urban challenges such as air pollution, water scarcity, and heat islands, and evaluate sustainable planning strategies including green infrastructure. Upon completion, students can assess urban health challenges, evaluate sustainable planning strategies, and propose solutions for improving health equity in cities.
 

Environmental Ethics
2
 
This course introduces ethical theories applied to environmental issues, including biocentrism, ecocentrism, and environmental justice. Students explore African indigenous environmental ethics and apply ethical reasoning to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Upon completion, students can critically assess moral arguments about environmental use and apply ethical frameworks to environmental health policies and practices.
2nd Semester
Units
Peace and Conflict Resolution
2
 
This course analyses peace, conflict, and security concepts, focusing on ethnic, religious, and economic conflicts in Nigeria. Students explore conflict theories, peace-building strategies, alternative dispute resolution, and the roles of international organisations and the media. Upon completion, students can differentiate conflict types, understand root causes, and describe peace-building strategies.
 

Venture Creation
2
 
This course guides students through practical steps of starting a business, including opportunity identification, business planning, entrepreneurial finance, and marketing. Students learn to develop a business concept and pitch for funding. Upon completion, students can spot business opportunities, develop a business plan, and understand the requirements for establishing and managing a small enterprise.
 

Food Hygiene and Safety
2
 
This course covers food safety principles from farm to fork, including food contamination, poisoning, premises inspection, meat hygiene, and HACCP. Students learn about food safety laws and the roles of regulatory agencies such as NAFDAC. Upon completion, students can conduct food premises inspections, investigate foodborne illness, and apply HACCP principles.
 

Sanitary Inspection of Premises/Audit
2
 
This course focuses on inspecting premises for sanitary compliance, including procedures, types of nuisances, and use of environmental surveillance tools. Students learn about legal frameworks, enforcement, and certification of premises. Upon completion, students can plan and conduct sanitary inspections, complete reports, and understand the process of abating statutory nuisances.
 

Housing and Health
2
 
This course explores the relationship between housing conditions and public health, covering housing standards, building codes, overcrowding, slums, and disease occurrence. Students learn building inspection, the Housing Health Rating System, and the role of EHOs in building approval. Upon completion, students can assess housing-related health hazards and understand public health aspects of building codes.
 

Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene
2
 
This course covers components of environmental sanitation, including waste management, sewage disposal, food sanitation, and pest control. Students learn about CLTS, management of the deceased, sanitation advocacy, and eco-sanitation. Upon completion, students can identify sanitation components, describe community sanitation promotion methods, and understand ecological sanitation principles.
 

Infectious Diseases and Environmental Change
2
 
This course analyses links between environmental factors and infectious disease transmission. Students evaluate how climate change, deforestation, and urbanisation influence vector-borne, water-borne, and zoonotic diseases. Upon completion, students can apply a One Health approach to understand disease dynamics and design evidence-based surveillance and prevention strategies for environmentally mediated diseases.
 

Industrial Waste Management and Safety
2
 
This course examines management of industrial waste, including classification, hazard assessment, and treatment technologies. Students learn safety protocols, risk assessment, regulatory frameworks, and emergency response planning. Upon completion, students can evaluate health impacts of industrial waste, apply safety protocols, design waste management systems, and develop emergency response plans.

1st Semester
Units
Environmental Toxicology
2
 
This course introduces principles of toxicology, including toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics, and classification of environmental toxicants such as heavy metals and pesticides. Students learn about exposure pathways, poison prevention, and management. Emerging topics such as nanotoxicology are covered. Upon completion, students can describe toxicant pathways, assess health effects of poisons, and understand poison control principles.
 

Environmental Health Laboratory Techniques
2
 
This course covers organisation, management, and procedures of environmental health laboratories. Students learn sample collection, preservation, and analysis for water, air, food, and soil. Quality assurance, safety, and standard operating procedures are emphasised. Upon completion, students can conduct field and laboratory tests, follow safety protocols, and understand the laboratory’s role in disease surveillance and forensics.
 

Pest and Vector Management
2
 
This course offers in-depth study of arthropods and rodents of public health importance. Students learn pest ecology, pesticide classification, application methods, integrated pest management (IPM), and insecticide resistance management (IRM). Upon completion, students can identify public health pests, assess infestation status, and design and execute vector control programmes.
 

Disaster Management & Emergency Response
3
 
This course equips students to manage public health emergencies, covering disaster classification, risk reduction frameworks (Sendai Framework), emergency preparedness, response planning, risk communication, and triage. Upon completion, students can design community-level preparedness plans, apply emergency response principles, and understand coordination among multi-stakeholder emergency response teams.
 

Participatory Research Methods in Environmental Health
3
 
This course introduces participatory action research (PAR) and qualitative methods, including focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and participatory rural appraisal (PRA) techniques such as transect walks and mapping. Students learn to engage communities in problem identification and solution co-creation. Upon completion, students can design participatory research, apply PRA methods, and translate findings into community health interventions.
 

Environmental Health Impact Assessment
3
 
This course covers the framework for assessing health impacts of development projects, including screening, scoping, impact analysis, mitigation, and monitoring. Students learn to use epidemiological and toxicological evidence for risk characterisation. Upon completion, students can design and conduct an EHIA, critically appraise EHIA reports, and understand regulatory frameworks for integrating health into environmental decision-making.
 

Creative and Innovative Thinking for Founders (Elective)
1
 
This course develops innovation and entrepreneurship skills, covering design thinking, creativity techniques (SCAMPER, Six Thinking Hats), market analysis, lean startup methodology, and MVP design. Students learn to develop business concepts and pitch ideas. Upon completion, students can apply design thinking to problem-solving, develop viable business concepts, and communicate ideas effectively through pitching.
 

Health Policy and Finance
2
 
Health Policy and Finance
 

International and Global Health
2
 
International and Global Health
2nd Semester
Units
Industrial Attachment (SIWES)/Field Practicum
6
 
This six-credit practical course places students in real-world environmental health settings, including local government departments, water treatment plants, and private consulting firms. Students observe and participate in daily functions, maintain a log, and prepare a comprehensive field report. Upon completion, students can participate in organising environmental health services, identify service delivery points, and produce a professional field report.

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements for B.EHS Environmental Health Science

100 Level Entry Requirements for B.EHS Environmental Health Science

Here’s what you need to study for a bachelor’s programme at Miva University

A copy of your O’Level result

The result must include a minimum of five credits in the following subjects in not more than two sittings:

Please note that submission of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results is not mandatory at this stage. However, upon admission to the university, the provided results will be thoroughly verified for authenticity and compliance with the stated criteria, including JAMB Regularisation.

Careers

Potential Roles for B.EHS Environmental Health Science Degree Holders

Tuition

Payment Plans

Miva Open University offers a flexible payment plan for its degree programmes. You may choose to pay the year’s fee or per semester.

Tuition Per Semester

$330

/Semester

Tuition Per Session

$635

/Session

* Discount applies for full year’s payment