Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety Systems)
College of Science
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Duration:
4 years
Next start date: September 2012
Entry points(2011): 350
A Level Grades (2011): BBB (A-Level)
Average intake: 30
Course overview
The BS Health and Safety Systems is a multidisciplinary programme. Students are equipped with knowledge and skills in the basic sciences, health sciences, human sciences, technology and regulatory affairs. Students also get to meet health and safety practitioners and experience life as a health safety professional with a work-experience element.
Students undertake a five-month (April - August) work placement after their third year of study, either off- or on-campus. During this time, they work alongside a health and safety professional, and in most cases are given real day-to-day responsibilities for aspects of the host organisation's safety-related activities. Employers from all sectors of the economy participate in this activity: construction companies, local authorities, manufacturing companies, telecom service providers, health and safety consultants, transport and logistics companies.
Course outline
Year 1
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Chemistry/Physics
- Health and Safety Systems and Policy including:
- Health and Safety Law
- Introduction to Safety and Risk
- Introduction to Computer Applications
- Introduction to Oral and Written Communication
Year 2
- Human Body Structure
- Human Body Function
- Statistics
- Health and Safety Law
- Physics of the Environment
- Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Microbiology
- Industrial Systems
- Operating Systems
- Manufacturing and Production
- Health and Safety Practice
Year 3
- Occupational Health
- Occupational Hygiene
- Environmental Epidemiology
- Legal Studies
- Safety Systems Design
- Ergonomic Design of the Workplace
- Safety and Construction
- Professional Experience Programme (PEP)
Year 4
- Information Systems Ergonomics
- Heath and Safety Systems Report
- Project Management
- Quality Management
- Health and the Work Environment
- Human and Systems Reliability
- Regulatory Affairs and Case Studies
Further education
Honours graduates can pursue higher degrees in a wide range of related disciplines.
Find out more
The College of Science
T 353 (0)91 492 745
F 353 (0)91 494 578
E enda.fallon@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/science
CAO code
GY313
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €7,492
- Tuition: €5,268
- Student contribution: €2,000
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,750
Current Students
Laura Gibbons
BSc (Health and Safety Systems)
"...I chose Health and Safety as I enjoy working both in the office and outdoors. I am happy with my role as it is now a necessity in every workplace. It applies to all types of business, which gives me the option to change the type of work I do, in the future. Also, as health and safety practice is growing if I wish to travel, I will be able to secure employment in other countries..."
