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Health and Safety Systems
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Entry Points (2017)
311
Course Overview
The BSc in Environmental Health and Safety is a multidisciplinary programme that examines the relationship between workplace factors and human health, safety and well-being. Students study subjects including the basic sciences, health sciences, engineering, law and regulatory affairs among others. The programme is designed to meet the needs of industry and provides students with a high quality qualification in the multidisciplinary area of Environmental Health and Safety. It enables students to work across all sectors as occupational and environmental health & safety professionals. There is continuous demand for such graduates across all sectors.
This programme offers the opportunity to experience life as a health and safety professional as all students complete a five month work placement in industry during third year. This placement allows students to further develop their knowledge and apply their technical skills within the workplace.
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Who Teaches this Course
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 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
Additional Requirements
Duration
4 years
Next start date
September 2018
A Level Grades (2017)
BCC or equivalent combination
Average intake
28
Closing Date
Next start date
September 2018
NFQ level
Mode of study
ECTS weighting
Award
CAO
GY313
PAC code
Course Outline
Further Education
Graduates of the programme may choose to pursue Masters, Higher Diploma and/or PhD programmes in a wide range of disciplines including Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Health, Ergonomics, Management, Safety & Risk Management, Fire Safety, etc.Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
There is continuous demand for occupational health and safety graduates as all organisations have legal duties and regulatory requirements with which they must comply. The course provides students with skills necessary to undertake occupational, environmental and quality roles in industry.
The programme has an excellent employment record. Graduates of the programme are mainly employed as Environmental Health and Safety Professionals, with some choosing careers in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management. The main employment sectors include manufacturing, consultancy, construction and energy, medical devices and pharmaceutical industries, as well as regulatory and public bodies.
International Accreditation
This programme is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), and graduates have the opportunity to work nationally and internationally.
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
Work Placement
In the third year of the programme, students participate in a five month paid work placement (PEP) in industry, which is organised through the University Placement Office. During this time, students work under the supervision of a health and safety professional and gain valuable practical experience.
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
€7,492 p.a. 2017/18
Fees: Tuition
€4,268 p.a. 2017/18
Fees: Student Contribution
€3,000 p.a. 2017/18
Fees: Student levy
€224 p.a. 2017/18
Fees: Non EU
€13,750 p.a. 2017/18
EU Fees 2017/18:
- Tuition: may be paid by the Irish Government on your behalf if you qualify for free tuition fees see - free fee initiative.
- Student Contribution: €3,000 - payable by all students but may by paid by SUSI if you apply and are deemed eligible for a means tested SUSI grant.
- Student Levy: €224 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.
- Tuition: may be paid by the Irish Government on your behalf if you qualify for free tuition fees see - free fee initiative.
- Student Contribution: €3,000 - payable by all students but may by paid by SUSI if you apply and are deemed eligible for a means tested SUSI grant.
- Student Levy: €224 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.
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What Our Students Say
Isabel Delaney | Health and Environmental (SHE) Advisor at Costain Group PLC
I am in my current graduate position because of the wide range of subjects studied on the BSc Health & Safety Systems, the invaluable placement experience, organised student recruitment events and the continued support, advice and guidance from lecturers. I love my job and the career pathway I chose at NUIG. This course prepares you for employment while also offering a diverse range of career opportunities, within many different industries all over the world. I valued every aspect to this course as it allowed me to obtain practical and theoretical knowledge which could be applied during work experience, and this is highly regarded by employers today.
Sandra McDonnell | Operational Excellence Lead at the Channelle Group
After completing the BSc Health & Safety Systems in 2008, I was successful in my application for the Abbott Professional Development Program (PDP). This is an award winning, highly selective program. I believe that the broad base of modules and five month work placement gained from my degree gave me a competitive advantage in being accepted to the PDP and my subsequent career. I started in Abbott Diagnostics in the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Dept. Recently, I have moved to a pharmaceutical company called Channelle. This is an exciting and challenging role where I am responsible for implementing a lean strategy and developing the Continuous Improvement Culture across the site.
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...
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