A primary degree at 2.1 level (Second Class Honours, Grade One) in a cognate discipline is normally required. However, The School will also consider 2.2 award (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent on a case-by-case basis subject to the addition of relevant OSH work experience which can be taken into account.
You should normally be in employment as some of the assessment is linked to workplace activities
You should normally have at least three years work experience at the time of application.
Priority is given to applicants who are active in Occupational Safety and Health.
You will be required to supply transcripts of your primary degree and the supporting documents at the time of your application.
If your first language is not English then you must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent. For a full list of English Language Requirements for OSH Programmes, please read our
International Students webpage.
At the end of the programme, students will have developed the ability to develop, implement and continuously improve occupational safety and health management and risk management systems in the workplace, utilising: professional and academic writing skills; self-management and self-directive skills; and Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.