MSc Occupational Hygiene

Program Overview

The MSc Occupational Hygiene program at the University of Manchester equips students with the knowledge and skills to investigate and control workplace hazards. Accredited by leading organizations, the program offers a diverse teaching team and flexible blended learning options, preparing graduates for careers in occupational hygiene, health and safety, environmental consulting, and more. Students benefit from a global community of professionals and the impact-oriented research environment of a top-ranked university.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc Occupational Hygiene program is the largest and longest-standing postgraduate occupational hygiene program in the UK. It is accredited by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) and approved by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (FOM) London and Royal College of Physicians (London and Ireland). The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to investigate, evaluate, and control hazards in the workplace, including chemical, physical, and biological agents. Students will learn professional practices in occupational hygiene and participate in international debates about the critical challenges concerning leadership of occupational health teams at a senior management level.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a diverse teaching team, including clinically-trained doctors, occupational physicians, chartered occupational hygienists, occupational health nurses, epidemiologists, technologists, and statisticians. The program offers full or part-time online blended learning courses.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of careers in occupational hygiene, including:

• Occupational hygienist
• Health and safety officer
• Environmental consultant
• Research scientist
• Policy advisor

Other:

The program is offered at the University of Manchester, which is ranked No. 1 globally for impact (THE 2021). Students will join an international community of professionals from various industries and contexts, including oil and gas, military, hospitals, chemical engineering, enforcement agencies, and GP practices.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows: MSc (full-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £14,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): £29,000 MSc (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £14,500 (£5800 per annum in year 1 and 2; £2,900 year 3) International, including EU, students (per annum): £11,600 per annum in year 1 and 2; Year 3 £5,800 PGDip (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £5800 per annum International, including EU, students (per annum): 11,600 per year PGCert (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): £2900 per year International, including EU, students (per annum): £5800 per year