Program Overview
The MSc in Occupational Health from University College Cork is a blended learning program designed for busy professionals. It combines on-campus and online delivery to provide students with the expertise and skills needed to address health and safety issues in workplaces.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc in Occupational Health is a part-time blended learning program offered by the School of Public Health at University College Cork (UCC). It is designed to suit busy professionals, with approximately 70% of the teaching delivered on campus and 30% online. The program aims to provide students with the expertise and key skills needed to effectively address health and safety issues in all workplaces and promote employee well-being. It covers a multidisciplinary approach, delivered by academics, industry experts, and professionals with national and international experience.
Outline:
The MSc in Occupational Health program is structured over two years and comprises 90 credits.
Year 1:
- Core Modules:
- EH6015 Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Workplace (10 credits): This module explores the principles and practices of occupational health and safety management within various work settings.
- EH6059 Principles of Psychosocial Epidemiology (5 credits): This module delves into the principles of psychosocial epidemiology, examining the relationship between psychosocial factors and health outcomes in the workplace.
- EH6060 Risk Assessment and Management of Psychosocial Work Risks (5 credits): This module focuses on assessing and managing psychosocial risks in the workplace, including work-related stress.
- EH6061 Applied Research for Occupational Health (5 credits): This module equips students with practical research skills applicable to occupational health.
- LW6107 Legal Aspects of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare (5 credits): This module examines the legal framework surrounding occupational health, safety, and welfare.
- AD6800 Training and Development Issues in Occupational Health (5 credits): This module explores the principles and practices of training and development in occupational health.
Year 2:
- Core Modules:
- EH6017 Principles, Theory and Practical Application of Risk Assessment in the Workplace (10 credits): This module builds upon the principles of risk assessment, providing practical applications in the workplace.
- EH6041 Psychology Applied to Occupational Health and Safety (5 credits): This module examines the role of psychology in promoting workplace health and safety.
- EH6062 Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing Dissertation (30 credits): This module involves a significant research project culminating in a dissertation.
- Elective Modules (Choose one, subject to availability):
- EH6000 Implementation Science in Health (5 credits): This module explores the principles and practices of implementation science in health settings.
- EH6130 Critical Appraisal of Publications for Research and Practice (5 credits): This module develops skills in critically appraising research publications.
- EH6140 Environmental Health: Principal Aspects and Burden of Disease (5 credits): This module examines the key aspects of environmental health and its impact on disease burden.
- EH6159 Health Promotion II (5 credits): This module delves into advanced concepts and strategies in health promotion.
Assessment:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Continuous Assessments: Oral presentations, online discussion boards, online activities, group work, and written essays.
- Year 2 Assessments: Group project, reflective case study, and a dissertation based on a research project.
Teaching:
The program employs a blended learning approach, combining on-campus and online delivery.
- Prof Ella Arensman
- Dr Christie Godsmark
- Ms Colette Cunningham
- Prof John Gallagher
- Dr Caleb Leduc
- Dr Dan Gallagher
- Dr Sara Leitao
- Dr Dervla Hogan
- Ms Angela Liddy
- Mr Robert Lynch
- Dr Sheena McHugh
- Dr Darren Dahly
- Dr Kevin O'Sullivan
- Dr Mallorie Leduc
- Patricia Murray
- Frank Power
- Una Feeney
- Guest lecturers from the community of health and safety professionals
Careers:
The MSc in Occupational Health program prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in the field of occupational health, safety, and well-being. Some potential career paths include:
- Consulting
- Health and Safety Authority
- Health Service Executive
- Human factors-ergonomics
- Safety engineering
- Human resources
- Welfare
- Managerial responsibilities in industry or public sector
- Occupational health care specialist responsibilities
- Academia (research and lecturing)
Other:
- The program received accreditation from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in the Certified Member category.
- Eligible enrolled students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies.
- Upon successful completion, graduates meet the academic requirements for Certified membership with IOSH.
- The program emphasizes the management of psychosocial risks and work stress, which is a growing concern in industry and the private sector.
- The interactive format of the teaching sessions encourages student networking and the sharing of knowledge and practical experience.
- The program includes practical case studies, project work, and reflective inquiry.
- Students have the opportunity to specialize in one area of occupational health by choosing a 5-credit elective module.
- The program offers masterclasses held by experts in the field.
- The flexible scheduling of the program facilitates easier combination of course engagement with personal or professional life.
