School of Physics College of Science and Engineering
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc, HDip DURATION: 1 year, full-time; 2 years, part-time NUMBER OF PLACES: 15, MSc; 5, HDip COURSE INSTANCE(S): MSc: 1OEH1, full-time; 1OEH2, part-time; HDip: 1OES1, full-time; 1OES2, part-time. FEES AND FUNDING: Fees information and funding opportunities: pages 286 and 288. WHEN TO APPLY: Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. See page 284 for full details of when and how to apply.
Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety
Your Course This programme’s objective is to provide you with a high-quality qualification in the multidisciplinary area of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety, enabling you to take on managerial responsibilities within industry or to work with a regulatory agency or consultancy. Students will study topics such as Environmental Health and Safety Law; Environmental Health and Safety Management; Auditing; Waste Management; Occupational Hygiene; Exposure Science; Environmental Monitoring; Occupational Health and Well-Being; Environmental Health; Ergonomics and Environmental Technologies. Students will be introduced to relevant domain experts through seminars, a team-based project and workplace visits. Career Opportunities There is continuous demand for Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety graduates nationally and internationally. The employment record for our graduates is excellent. Graduates are employed as occupational hygienists, ergonomists, health and safety engineers, and consultants and advisors across a range of sectors including pharmachem, medical device and healthcare, as well as in statutory bodies, local authorities and consulting firms nationally and internationally. Minimum Entry Requirements HDip: The minimum entry requirement is a BSc (general) degree or primary degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the College of Science and Engineering for the purpose of this diploma (e.g. RGN). Final selection may be made on the basis of an interview. Following successful completion of the HDip, students may apply to complete the MSc by completing the minor thesis element. MSc: The minimum entry requirement is an honours BSc degree, or its equivalent in an appropriate discipline, as determined by the College of Science and Engineering. Students without an adequate academic background but with relevant work experience may be required to attend for interview. As both programmes are recognised as Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Category 2 approved courses, nurses applying to undertake either programme must have active registration in a division maintained by NMBI. FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ occupational-environmental-health-safety.html
CONTACT Dr Miriam Byrne T: +353 91 493 394 E: miriam.byrne@nuigalway.ie
3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE 1. The programmes are accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).
2. Flexibility: The minor research thesis may be
completed at the student’s place of work or in collaboration with NUI Galway-based researchers. 3. This programme has a 90% graduate employability rate.
Thinking about applying? www.nuigalway.ie/apply
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