Program Overview

Occupational Hygiene, MSc

Overview

This distance-learning Master’s in Occupational Hygiene covers all aspects of occupational hygiene, emphasizing learning, research, and essential critical thinking.

Course Details

• Duration: 2 years part-time
• Start month: September; January
• Fees information: For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below
• 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 course is accredited by two professional bodies: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as well as the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Accredited by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)

Course Outline

Year 1

• Critical Thinking (DL) (15 credits)
• Environment Impact and Management (DL) (15 credits)
• Management of Physical Agents (DL) (15 credits)
• Safety & Risk Management (DL) (15 credits)
• The Chemical Environment (DL) (15 credits)
• Research Methods (DL) (15 credits)

Year 2

• Dissertation (OH) (40 credits)
• Ergonomics & Workplace Psychology (20 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • The Reflective Practitioner (20 credits)
  • Disaster Management and Recovery (20 credits)

Entry Requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

• An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Science or Engineering and be currently working in the field of Occupational Hygiene, or in Health and Safety and wanting to move into Occupational Hygiene
• We expect applicants to have an understanding of relevant workplace risks
• Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered

International entry requirements

• The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses
• For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory

Fees and Funding

• Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
  • Home | N/A | TBC | £1,887 per 30 credits
  • International | N/A | N/A | £1,887 per 30 credits
• Scholarships and bursaries: We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries
• The Greenwich Bursary: This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria
• EU Bursary: Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying

Careers and Placements

• What sort of careers do graduates pursue?: Nearly all students on our course do so to improve on their current role (on joining) and as a tool to change careers
• Do you provide employability services?: The School of Design has an Employability Officer for students to consult about specific opportunities relevant to the course

Support and Advice

• Academic skills and study support: We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre
• Support from the department: All students on Built Environment courses at the School of Design get access to Microsoft Project and RICS BCIS online. Additionally, joining societies such as RICS will help you network and can build skills and present new opportunities.