Occupational Health & Safety - Top Up
Course Overview
This one-year programme has been designed exclusively for University of Galway graduates of either of the following programmes; Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Higher Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene. Applicants should also have relevant work experience in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Health. Graduates are provided with an opportunity to complete the additional 30 credits (one module) required to upgrade their qualification to the MSc Occupational Health and Safety programme.
Course Outline
Students are required to complete a 30-credit module, which is delivered on campus over 5 days in Semester 1 and 2. Students must complete a research thesis over the summer period. There may be an opportunity to complete the thesis on a topic of relevance to the students employer.
Subjects taught
Year 1 (90 Credits)
Required HP501: Occupational Health
Required IE520: Ergonomics
Required EP505: Occupational Hygiene
Required HP832: Research Methods
Required OH503: Research Thesis
Required LW501: Legal Studies
Required IE522: Safety And Risk Management
Optional OH501: Written Papers
Optional IE585: Specialised Studies
Entry requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed the Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene, and have relevant work experience.
Application dates
How to apply
We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible.
Review/Closing Dates (for Taught Programmes)
For most programmes, University of Galway does not set specific closing dates for receipt of applications. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and course quotas will be reviewed continuously throughout the application cycle with the exception of applications for some programmes which are reviewed after the specified closing date. Candidates who do not have their final degree marks available may be made a conditional (provisional) offer.
Online Application
Applications to most postgraduate programmes at University of Galway are made online via www.universityofgalway.ie/apply (see "Application Weblink").
Duration
1 year part-time.
Enrolment dates
Next start date: September 2024.
Review/Closing Dates (for Taught Programmes)
For most programmes, University of Galway does not set specific closing dates for receipt of applications. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and course quotas will be reviewed continuously throughout the application cycle with the exception of applications for some programmes which are reviewed after the specifed closing date*. Candidates who do not have their final degree marks available may be made a conditional (provisional) offer.
Post Course Info
Career Opportunities
Occupational Health and Safety has become a prominent component of business and society and continues to be a growth area for employment. Graduates are qualified to apply for a range of roles including, Occupational Health Manager, Occupational Health and Safety professional, Environmental Health and Safety Professional/Manager, Occupational Health Nurse.