NUI Galway Postgraduate Prospectus 2021

School of Physics College of Science and Engineering

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE: MSc (top-up) DURATION: 1 year, part-time. NUMBER OF PLACES: 6 COURSE INSTANCE(S): 1MOH3 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 Health and Safety (Top-Up)

Your Course This one-year programme has been designed exclusively for graduates of the Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene who have relevant work experience in occupational health and safety. Graduates are provided with an opportunity to complete the additional 30 credits (one module) required to upgrade their qualification to the MSc Occupational Health and Safety programme. Career Opportunities Graduates are qualified to apply for a range of roles including occupational health manager, occupational health and safety professional, environmental health and safety professional/manager and occupational health nurse. Minimum Entry Requirements Applicants must have successfully completed the Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene and have relevant work experience. FIND OUT MORE AT: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ occupational-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. Students are required to complete a 30-credit module, which is delivered on campus over five days in Semester 1 and 2. Students must complete a research thesis over the summer period. 2. There may be an opportunity to complete the thesis on a topic of relevance to your employer. 3. Occupational Health and Safety has become a prominent component of business and society and continues to be a growth area for employment.

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