Highlights
Tuition fee
4250 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
4250 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Galway, Ireland
Campus location
Galway, Ireland
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This one year Occupational Health and Safety Top Up degree delivered at University of Galway has been designed exclusively for University of Galway graduates only who have completed either of the following two historical programmes specifically titled:  "Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety" or "Higher Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene".

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Overview

Graduates of the Occupational Health and Safety Top Up programme at University of Galway  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

Careers

Our MSc (Occupational Health & Safety Top Up) opens the door to exciting careers, not just in Ireland but all over the world.

There is a continuous demand for our graduates as all organisations have legal duties and regulatory requirements with which they must comply.

Our graduates fill key posts as EHS professionals and Managers, Occupational Hygienists, Ergonomists, Health and Safety Engineers, Consultants and Advisors across a range of sectors including, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, construction and consultancy as well as regulatory and public bodies.

Programme Structure

Courses:

  • Ergonomics
  • Occupational Hygiene
  • Occupational Health
  • Legal Studies
  • Safety And Risk Management

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, you are advised to apply as early as possible.

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
88
PTE Academic
63
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Galway, Ireland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
88
PTE Academic
63
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General 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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    4250 EUR / year
    ≈ 4250 EUR / year

Additional Details

Non EU fees not available yet.

Living costs

Galway

Ireland
800 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Occupational Health and Safety Top Up.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2027
Global Access Scholarships

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Institute of Customer Management
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
12 Mar 2027
Government Of Ireland Scholarships

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Government Of Ireland
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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