New Online PG Courses introduced in Environmental and Occupational Health by IGNOU

Indira Gandhi National Open University has launched Postgraduate programmes and Diplomas in Environmental and Occupational Health. The courses will be conducted online by the School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies at IGNOU. As per the schedule provided, the last date for students to complete the application process is January 31, 2022. 

Course Registrations Direct Link

The programmes were launched in the presence of the Governor of Jharkhand - Ramesh Bais. During the launch, the government stated that these programmes are being introduced in line with the mission of Environmental and Occupational Health to reduce and prevent the adverse effects on human health caused by environmental and occupational exposures including chemical and biological contamination through education and research programmes. 

He further stated that the programme will revolve around providing the theoretical understanding and transferable skills of the general public and industrial workers. Minister for Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. A. Suresh also added that the programmes are important for global environmental health since they would help in creating awareness and increase knowledge for the same. 

Steps to apply for the Environmental and Occupational Health programme

To apply for the new programme introduced by IGNOU, students are required to visit the official website and complete the registrations through the link provided here. Candidates can also follow the steps provided here to complete the registrations.

Step 1: Visit the IGNOU official website

Step 2: Click on the Samarth education portal

Step 3: Click on ‘New Registrations’ and enter the required details

Step 4: Login using the registration ID and password and submit all the required documents

Step 5: Submit the application fee as mentioned through credit/debit or net banking facilities 

Step 6: Click on the final submission tab

Course details

The course has been designed as per the National Education Policy, NEP 2020. IGNOU Vice-Chancellor Professor Nageshwar Rao stated that IGNOU serves the educational aspirations of over 3.6 million students in India and other countries through 21 Schools of Studies and a network of 67 Regional Centres with around 2000 Learners Support Centres and 20 overseas institutions.

As per reports, the programmes will be coordinated by Professor B Rupini, Dr. Sushmitha Bashar, and Professor Ruchika Kubaof the School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies and School of Health Science at IGNOU.

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