Overview
Our master's course covers all aspects of occupational hygiene, and you will complete a dissertation based on an occupational hygiene topic. You'll be able to apply for funding from the British Occupational Hygiene Society to cover any research costs involved.
What you should know about this course
- You’ll develop the essential critical thinking skills for professionals in the field
- To gain an MSc, you will complete a dissertation on an occupational hygiene topic. A Postgraduate Diploma is available if you do not wish to pursue the dissertation
- You study by distance learning. We provide study guides and electronic sources, and invite you to learning centres in the autumn and the spring to meet tutors and other students
- This Occupational Hygiene (Distance Learning) course from University of Greenwich is accredited by two professional bodies: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as well as the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Critical Thinking
- Environment Impact and Management
- Safety & Risk Management
- The Chemical Environment
- Management of Physical Agents
- Ergonomics & Workplace Psychology
- The Reflective Practitioner
- Disaster Management and Recovery
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
- We have no formal deadlines for applications submitted to the university, however, you should make sure to apply as soon as possible.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 270 other Masters in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a good honours degree in a science or engineering subject and be currently working in the field of occupational hygiene, or in health and safety and wanting to move into occupational hygiene.
- We will also consider appropriate professional qualifications with relevant experience, or other qualifications equivalent to the above.
Tuition Fee
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 24 months.
Funding
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