Completed a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
Obtained an overall undergraduate average of 70% Canadian equivalent or higher
Submit scanned original copies of transcript
Submit scanned original copy of degree completion certificate
TOEFL score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or 80 (internet test)
IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator) score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0
CAEL score of 60 (this includes CAEL Online)
MELAB score of 85
Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 59
CanTEST score of 4.5 (reading & listening), 4.0 (writing)
Duolingo English Test score of 115 for undergraduate programs, diplomas and certificates.
Cape Breton University recognizes the inherent challenges of maintaining proper health and safety in today’s ever-evolving workplace. With CBU’s Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management, students will gain the managerial skills necessary for effective management of occupational health, safety and risk across various disciplines in the Canadian and global context.
Students will gain competencies to provide coaching and guidance and the abilities to identify, assess and communicate on matters relating to occupational health, safety and organizational risk. The diploma further provides an introduction to approaches for working with various stakeholders, workplace diversity, human rights and working within an Indigenous context.
Upon graduation from the OH&S Management diploma, students will be prepared for roles in any industry; particularly the public sector and compliance services, business and insurance project management and construction, safety supervision, environmental industry, oil and gas and many more roles where advanced education in these areas is highly valued and in demand.
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Program Structure
The structure of the diploma program will entail the successful completion of 12 courses (thirty-nine credits) in Occupational Health & Safety Management. Students must achieve a minimum of 60% in all required courses and must receive a satisfactory employer report if they completed an internship placement or at least 75% in their capstone project in their last semester.
Term 1
MGMT-5605 Human Resources Management
PUBH-5131 Occupational Health and Safety Management I
PUBH-5133 Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion
Elective 1
Term 2
LEGL-5504 Employment Law
PUBH-5134 Occupational Health and Safety Management II
PUBH-5135 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Elective 2
Term 3
MGMT-5634 Industrial Relations
PUBH-5107 Health Care Quality & Project Management
PUBH-5136 Organizational Risk Management
Term 4
PUBH-5991 Internship
OR
PUBH-5802 Capstone Project
ELECTIVES (Students take two):
PUBH-5106 Epidemiology
PUBH-5117 Health Care Emergency Preparedness
PUBH-5121 Health Risk Assessment
PUBH-5137 Occupational Toxicology
PUBH-5138 Physical Agents and Health
ANTH-5103 Epidemics and People: Biology and Culture
ENVI-5139 Occupational Hygiene Theory
NUTR-5501 Nutrition in Public Health Management
NRSG-5107 / MIKM-5107 Indigenous Health
Possible Career Paths
Corporate Health and Safety Manager
Governmental Occupational Health and Safety Inspector
Health Risk Manager
Health Safety and Environment Manager or Coordinator (HSE)
Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator/Officer
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager or Coordinator (SHEQ)
Wellness Coordination Manager
Medical Insurance: 744 per year
