MSc Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this program
MSc Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
On this course, you’ll explore the scientific, health and psychosocial factors influencing health and safety in the 21st century.
You’ll study current and emerging legal and compliance issues, and consider the many factors that influence workplace safety and health, such as legionella, contaminated land and air quality.
You’ll learn how to formulate, implement and evaluate safety, health and environmental (SHE) management systems for an organisation, including concepts and techniques of occupational health and safety management.
Topics you’ll investigate include the principles and practices of risk management in the workplace, environmental protection and management, and the principal diseases of significance to public health.
You’ll develop your knowledge of hazard and operability analysis (HAZOP), major incident contingency plans (MICP), and occupational hygiene management. You’ll consider topics such as benchmarking safety and risk management and assessment of hazards, risks and dangers at work, including processes in the development and management of ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management) standards.
As well as studying theory, you’ll have practical sessions. You’ll learn skills in how to identify, evidence and analyse concerns for safety at work, such as assessment and control of occupational risks that arise from exposure to hazards at work including noise levels and extreme working environments.
Admission requirements
You will normally have a good honours degree (minimum 2:2), or international equivalent, in a relevant subject or significant proven experience in a relevant field.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.
For more information about entry requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
Over the duration of this course, you'll cover the following core units:
- Principles in Occupational Health and Safety
- Occupational Hygiene Management
- SHE Management and International Quality Standards
- Risk Perception and Management
- Environmental Management
- Applied Sciences for Public Health
- Dissertation and Research Methods
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
Tuition
UK and Channel Island Students
- Full-time fee: £8,500 per year.
- Part-time fee: £945 per year.
EU and Non-EU International Students
- Full-time fee: £16,500 per year.
- Part-time fee: £1834 per year.
Qualification
Accreditation: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Career paths
Upon successful completion of our full-time or part time Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) accredited course, you’ll have the opportunity to register as graduate member of IOSH and enjoy all benefits associated with your membership. This includes joining mentorship programmes, career support and advice, bursary, and networking opportunities.
As a graduate, you’ll use your practical skills and academic knowledge to help ensure compliance with safety legislation and safety policies in a wide range of organisations, from large scale industries to small businesses.
You could develop your career in industries such as oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, or in relevant government departments.
Roles include occupational health and safety managers across all industry sectors, health and safety advisors, HSE auditors, and consultants.
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Manchester Metropolitan University
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Why study at Manchester Metropolitan University
- Ranked 67th University in the UK. (Complete University Guide 2023)
- Lifelong access to our digital careers service for all alumni of the University.
- £400M+ future investment planned to develop our facilities, buildings and public spaces.
- 1,700 academic teaching staff and Professors.
- 2,700 international students from over 100 countries
- History and heritage: Our roots in higher education date back to 1824.
- Proud to be the UK's number 1 sustainable university. (People & Planet University League 2021/22)
- Free English language support during your studies.Industry links with global companies, including IBM, Bentley Motors, Bosch, Nike, Walt Disney, L’Oreal, and Lloyds Banking Group
- 90% of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent. (REF 2021)
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