Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced that it has become the first university in the Middle East to achieve accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Environmental Health Management program from the sector body Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO Canada).
This accreditation comes following a thorough assessment, where the program met international standards of excellence in environmental practice.
ECO Canada is an internationally recognised, independent steward for the Canadian environmental workforce across various industries, primarily focusing on environmental care.
ECO Canada shared that for more than three decades, it has collaborated with academia, industry, and the government, accrediting post-secondary environmental programs at many of the premier universities across Canada.
The accreditation process endorses global programs committed to delivering high-quality education, accountability, and public trust.
Dr. Aseel Takshe, Head of CUD’s Department of Public Health, commented: “It is recognition like this that sets Canadian University Dubai apart in its academic offering. We are honored by this endorsement, which demonstrates that the Environmental Health Management program meets the rigorous employability standards that ECO Canada expects from the programs they accredit.”
Meanwhile, speaking about the accreditation, Dr. Yogendra Chaudhry, Vice President of ECO Canada, said: “As the only ECO Canada accredited environmental program in the Middle East, the Canadian University Dubai B.Sc. in Environmental Health Management meets the requirements of International Standards and aligns well with the Environmental Occupational Standards and industry requirements. During the accreditation review, we felt the program outcomes are consistent with the labour market needs and the program does an excellent job in preparing students for meaningful employment in the environmental sector.”
CUD’s Environmental Health Management program focuses on preparing students to meet the technical and professional challenges of careers in the environmental field.
Through the program, students engage with their communities by planning and implementing various environmental projects, and learn methods to analyse, evaluate, and control environmental health issues.
The university shared that the degree program encourages students to advance initiatives that reduce environmental exposures in air, soil, water, and food; to protect the public and provide communities with healthier environments.