Environmental Health & Safety - Conversion Course - Grangegorman

What is... Masters of Science in Environmental Health and Safety Streams: Masters of Science in Environmental Health and Safety / Masters of Science in Health, Safety and Human Factors ?
There has been increasing demand for the stream on Health and Safety & Ergonomics, as expressed by the Irish Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. There is growing demand in Ireland for health and professionals Ergonomics and Human Factors skills, in particular at masters level.

The objectives of the MSc. programme are to provide students with;
• a framework for lifelong learning,
• skills necessary to critically evaluate cutting-edge scientific and technical developments related to safety and ergonomics,
• in-depth understanding and knowledge in their chosen specialised discipline area,
• competence in general, technical and scientific communication related to ergonomics,
• skills necessary to undertake independent, hypothesis-driven scientific enquiry,
• core management skills and the ability to further develop and apply these skills,
• ability to plan, perform, analyse and report hypothesis-driven research.

The following modules can be taken as CPD modules by those not enrolled on the Masters programme, and by graduates of the Masters of Science in Environmental Health and Safety:

CPDSH06-TFSM 9007 Environmental Management II
&
CPDSH06-TFSM9020 Human Factors and Ergonomics

Professional Accreditation
Accredited by IOSH, the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

The course is streamed into two distinct streams; the Masters of Science in Environmental Health & Safety, and the Masters of Science in Health, Safety & Human Factors.

The delivery of both streams will include eight common modules being taught which are;
• Common Modules on both Streams Co-ordinator
• Risk Assessment Dr Victor Hrymak
• Risk Management Dr Victor Hrymak
• Environmental Health and Safety Dr Victor Hrymak
• Industrial and Occupational Hygiene Dr Patricia Ennis
• Occupational Safety and Health Dr Maria Chiara Leva
• Building Assessment Dr Victor Hrymak
• Fire Safety Dr Victor Hrymak
• Integrated Case Study Dr Victor Hrymak

Those candidates who opt for the MSc in Environmental Health & Safety stream, will avail of two further modules:
• Environmental Management Dr Victor Hrymak
• Environmental Health and Safety Dissertation Dr Victor Hrymak

Those candidates who opt for the MSc in Health Safety & Human Factors stream will avail of the following two modules:
• Ergonomics and Human Factors Dr Maria Chiara Leva
• Ergonomics and Human Factors Dissertation Dr Maria Chiara Leva

Minimum Entry Requirements?
TU260 - Full Time:
Conversion Course
An honours bachelor degree (2.2 grade or higher) or equivalent in a Science or Engineering discipline.

At least five years of experience, at a managerial level, in an environmental health and safety discipline.

TU261 - Part-time:
Minimum Entry Requirements?
Conversion Course

An honours bachelor degree (2.2 grade or higher) or equivalent in a Science, Engineering, Technology, Construction, Environmental Health or related discipline. Eligible candidates may be interviewed.

This MSc level course, routinely engages in class based discussions using real life scenarios covering a wide variety of knowledge domains including law, engineering, science and psychology. Presentation skills are therefore required as candidates will be expected to debate with their colleagues and lecturers on a wide variety of risk related issues.
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Students will also need to show excellent communication skills within a risk related work environment. Accordingly, it will be expected that international student applicants will have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or better (with nothing less than 6 in each component), with strong evidence of fluency in written and spoken English gained through their professional experience.

Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate courses satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the course of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific courses.

Applications for courses commencing in September 2024 will open in November 2023.

Assessment methods include essays, reports, case studies and a dissertation. There are no examinations.

1 year
Mode of Study Full Time
Method of Delivery On-Campus

Schedule
Tuesday 10:00-17:00
Wednesday 10:00-17:00

Note: Due to restrictions on Student Visas, International students are required to attend a full-time, classroom based programme.

2 years
Mode of Study Part Time
Method of Delivery On-Campus

Schedule
Year 1:
Tuesday 10.00 - 17.00

Year 2:
Wednesday 10.00 - 17.00

Note: Due to restrictions on Student Visas, International students are required to attend a full time, classroom based programme.

Commencement Date: September 2024

What are my career opportunities?
Graduates are expected to be employed within manufacturing, technology, public and private sectors, chemical, environmental and associated industries in a variety of health, hygiene, safety, fire, food, quality, regulatory, consultancy and related roles.