Overview
Advanced Ergonomics Studies from the Fanshawe College focuses on the concepts of human-centered design and the optimization of the workplace to prevent injuries. The program is led by seasoned professional ergonomists and classroom learning is reinforced with hands-on labs that utilize the diversity of workplaces at the Fanshawe campus and field placements that will put your analytical tools to the test. You’ll provide injury prevention and universal design recommendations using a variety of technologies and techniques including exoskeletons, wearables and virtual reality to evaluate and optimize worker and workspace interactions. There are many career opportunities in this growing field.
Career opportunities:
Fanshawe’s Advanced Ergonomics Studies graduate program provides graduates with theoretical and practical knowledge to optimize how products, environments and systems can effectively influence how people interact and engage each other. Career opportunities are diverse and may involve physical ergonomics and/or cognitive ergonomics in a variety of sectors, including health care, industry and manufacturing, government, utilities, software companies and consultancies. Job titles vary by the sector and area of specialization, but include ergonomist, occupational health and safety specialist, human factors engineer and product designer.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario? The advanced ergonomics graduates have over an 86% employment rate.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Advanced Ergonomic Studies program:
- Ergonomist, Automotive sector
The design of parts, processes and products. Work with engineers, management and workers to assess, design and optimize the workplace to prevent injuries.
- Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator
Ergonomics is a key component of environmental health and safety compliance. Our Advanced Ergonomics Studies graduates bring unique skills to health and safety teams.
Field Placement Information
- Ability at Work (Kitchener)
- Air Canada (Mississauga)
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital (Cambridge)
- Cargill (Mississauga)
- Ergonomics for Manufacturing (Hanover)
- ergoNow (Windsor)
- General Dynamics Land Systems (London)
- Hamilton Health Sciences (Hamilton)
- Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Research in Ergonomics
Ergonomics Instrumentation
Human Factors & Design
Professional Development
Ergonomics & Legislation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- London, Canada
Disciplines
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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
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Other requirements
General requirements
A Degree in Kinesiology or Human Kinetics OR A Degree in Engineering, Health Sciences, Nursing (or equivalent) or in a related discipline (as determined by the College) AND Successful completion of the following university or college courses (as determined by the College):
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Qualitative and Quantitative Design and Analysis
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents5708 CAD / full≈ 5708 CAD / full
Living costs
London
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Scholarships Information
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