Ielts 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components)
The International Labour Organisation estimate there are over a million work related deaths each year with over 100 million workers affected by accidents or through ill health. Companies are increasingly recognising that the protection of employees is of financial benefit and this degree programme utilises a range of approaches including process safety, behaviour based, management systems and adaptive systems to develop appropriate safety culture. In addition, you will gain the practical skills in environmental assessment that many employers align with health and safety functions.
Why study MSc/PGDip Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management at Middlesex University?
This course has a strong emphasis on practical skills, and you may have the opportunity to work on projects in collaboration with professionals. The University's strong links within the industry and professional bodies mean that this course is highly regarded and well respected internationally. Employers often invite applications from our graduates when they have a vacancy.
As well as gaining an in-depth understanding of your subject, you will also be a competent practitioner who is able to lead health, safety together with environmental improvement in the workplace. You will develop legal, technical and scientific knowledge to enable you to recognise, assess, and problem solve risks. You will understand health and safety in high-risk industries including agriculture, construction, transport, and manufacturing, and will be able to develop an organisation's safety and environmental policy, respond to accidents and improve your negotiation, advocacy, management, leadership, communication and teamwork skills.
All course tutors are practising consultants and have strong links with professional bodies, which ensures that you will be studying the latest developments and practices. Many are also active in research and you will be encouraged to undertake research which will be recognised within the industry.
If you do not wish to study the full MSc, you can apply to the PGDip where you study only eight modules, omitting the Dissertation.
Course highlights
The course is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, which means you can become a graduate member of the institution when you complete the course, and can then gain chartered membership after two years' professional development
You'll have access to the Barbour Index, the UK's leading source of health and safety information, including statistics, information on legislation changes and training guides
Our excellent facilities include a specialist environmental and occupational safety laboratory where you'll carry out practical assessments, as well as specialist monitoring and other equipment
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
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Modules
Environmental Assessment and Management (15 credits) - Compulsory
Factors Affecting Risk and Strategic Risk Intervention (15 credits) - Compulsory
Health and Safety within High Risk Industries (15 credits) - Compulsory
Occupational Hygiene and Health (15 credits) - Compulsory
Philosophy and Leadership of Occupational Safety and Health Improvement (45 credits) - Compulsory
Management of Workplace Safety (15 credits) - Compulsory
Research Methodology and Dissertation (60 credits) - Compulsory
The need for occupational health professionals has never been greater and this course will equip you for a wide range of roles in areas such as occupational health, occupational hygiene, environmental management, risk management and consultancy, both in the UK and abroad. A very high percentage of our students go into jobs directly related to the course.
You will be encouraged to take up employment opportunities during your studies so you are able to view job roles through the occupational health an safety perspective. We will build on your experiences to embed wider understanding of safety practice. Your tutors, MDXworks and health and safety recruitment consultants will provide training to enhance your employability. The team also work closely with the professional body to link research projects to real world work. Placements and internships are regularly posted on our virtual learning site.
This course can open the doors to a wide range of careers. You could work in a company as a health, safety and environment advisor, or within a specialist consultancy, or as a self-employed practitioner. Many of our graduates also work overseas for international companies. Previous graduates have found work in the following sectors:
Transport for London
Ferrovial, St Georges,
NHS trusts
Local Authorities
Government agencies
Universities
Human Factors
Facilities management
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Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
