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.

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

Applicants must have successfully completed the Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene, and have relevant work experience.

Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.



An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

1 year part-time.

Next start date September 2025

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.