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Occupational Health and Safety Top Up (MSc)
Course Overview
This one year programme has been designed exclusively for graduate of the Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene who have relevant work experience in Occupational Health and Safety. 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.Applications and Selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
Who Teaches this Course
Dr Marie Coggins B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD, CMFOH.
Dr Vicky Hogan B.A., M.Sc., PhD
Dr Martina Kelly B.A., H.Dip, Ed., M.Sc., PhD
Deirdre Callanan B.Sc., H. Dip. in App. Sc., M.A., C.I.O.S.H.
Enda Fallon B.E., M.Eng.Sc, MIEI, M.Erg.S, FIES
Dr Saoirse Nic Gabhainn B.A., M.A., Ph.D., CPsychol., CSci., AFBPsS.
Dr Margaret Hodgins B.A. (mod.), M.A. PhD
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
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.
Additional Requirements
Duration
1 year, part-time
Next start date
September 2018
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
6
Closing Date
Please refer to the review/closing date webpage.
Next start date
September 2018
NFQ level
9
Mode of study
Taught
ECTS weighting
30
Award
CAO
PAC code
GYS13
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.
Why Choose This Course?
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.
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
€2,310 (inclusive of student levy)
Fees: Tuition
€2,198
Fees: Student levy
€112
Fees: Non EU
€-
The fee is calculated based on the number of ECTs taken by the student. For further information on postgraduate funding & scholarship opportunities please see here.
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