MSc/DiplomaScience of Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment
Study location | United Kingdom, Birmingham |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 1 year |
Study language | English |
Awards | MSc/Diploma |
Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) At least a Bachelor degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent. The degree must be in a relevant subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. Take originals along when you go to study. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS : Score 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band. Or Cambridge English(CAE): Advanced Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. Please note: TOEFL IBT test will not be accepted for September 2015 entry. |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Two academic references (or if appropriate to the programme applied for, one could be from your employer). |
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Overview
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Programme structure
This programme is run jointly by the Division of Environmental Health and Risk Management in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and the Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in the School of Health and Population Sciences. It recognises the increasing demand from both industry and enforcement agencies to integrate occupational health, safety and environmental issues.
Postgraduate Diploma
Subjects studied include a selection of three of the following:
Core Module
Safety Technology
Risk and Safety Management
Occupational Health and Hygiene
Environmental Noise
Chemical and Biological Incident Management
MSc (as above, plus the following):
Research Methods
Dissertation
The programme is accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and is also accredited by the Institute of Acoustics (Environmental Noise Module).
Career opportunities
On completion of this course you will be in a position to identify, evaluate and provide solutions to a wide range of hazards and risks to be found in industry, commerce, marine and agricultural situations. It is accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and the Institute of Acoustics (Environmental Noise module).