There is a general understanding that many medical conditions are caused by factors present in the natural or artificial environment. Environmental health programs intend to prepare students to investigate these correlations and provide insights based on these systematic investigations.

Algeria has continued to offer quality higher education as compared to other countries in the northern Africa. This is due to their well-equipped libraries and highly trained lectures. Most of the universities also offer their curriculums in international languages such as English, Spanish, Italian and even Chinese languages.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.