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University of Galway| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | Full-time | 4 years | September | find out | find out |
The?BSc in Occupational Health and Safety Management 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, management 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 Occupational Health and Safety Management.
It enables students to work across all sectors as Occupational Health and Safety Managers and Environmental Health and 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 seven-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. Our 4th year students are currently on their work placement with, Boston Scientific, Hollister, Zimmer Biomet, Thermo King, The Irish Defence Forces, Regeneron, Abbvie, Aerogen, Ward and Burke and PMS Athenry.
This programme has been accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies and, on successful completion, they will meet the academic requirements for Graduate (Grad IOSH) membership. Graduate membership is the gateway to Chartered status. As IOSH is the only organisation in the world that offers Chartered membership to health and safety practitioners, this can help you achieve the highest professional standards and gain international recognition
The BSc Environmental Health and Safety programme is truly multidisciplinary and modules are taught by academic staff From the School of Physics, Engineering, Health Sciences and Law. Lecturers include:
Dr Marie Coggins
Dr Martina Kelly
Dr Victoria Hogan
Mr Enda Fallon
Dr Miriam Byrne
Ms Deirdre Callanan
Dr Lisa Pursell
Prof. Kathryn Cormican
Prof. Colin O' Dowd
Prof. Martin Leahy
Contact University of Galway to find course entry requirements.
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