Master in Occupational Risk Prevention
Program Overview
The Master in Occupational Risk Prevention aims to equip graduates with the skills to control risks and ensure legal compliance in workplace safety and health. This program focuses on practical and comprehensive training in areas such as job security, workplace hygiene, and risk prevention management. Graduates can pursue careers in occupational risk prevention, safety consulting, and health management systems, among others.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master in Occupational Risk Prevention is designed to address the increasing need for compliance with rigorous safety and health regulations in the workplace. The program aims to provide high-quality training in safety and health management, equipping graduates with the skills to control risks and ensure legal compliance. It emphasizes a practical, rigorous, and common-sense approach to implementing safety and health policies within organizations. The master's degree is officially recognized by all European Union countries and is approved in accordance with the Bologna convergence criteria. The program's objective is to develop graduates who can integrate or lead multidisciplinary teams, adapt to market needs and technological changes, and address safety and health issues using professional criteria. ), assessing and controlling environmental factors (chemical agents, noise, radiation, etc. ), understanding occupational medicine protocols, applying preventive ergonomics, analyzing mental workload and proposing preventive actions, assessing training needs and selecting appropriate didactic methods, designing and maintaining prevention management systems (ISO 45001), using tools for managing working equipment, using cognitive tools for conflict resolution, and designing and maintaining quality (ISO 9001) and environmental (ISO 14001) management systems.
Outline:
The Master in Occupational Risk Prevention is a 60-credit program structured across two semesters, including an external internship and a final project.
Careers:
Graduates of the Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention can pursue various job roles, including:
- Educator of employees within a company or through an external occupational prevention service (excluding freelance professionals).
- Occupational Risk Prevention technician, planning prevention and acting as a liaison with management during emergencies.
- Head of evaluation, control, and risk reduction programs.
- General coordinator of the occupational risk prevention service.
- Consultant in safety and health management systems. The program includes a focus on the application of ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards. The university has a credit transfer and acknowledgment system to facilitate student mobility, accepting credits from other official programs. A maximum of 15% of the total credits can be transferred from prior studies or accredited professional experience.
The European University of the Atlantic (UNEATLANTICO) is a Spanish higher education institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive education grounded in academic excellence and practical skills. It offers official undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and operates within the Spanish university system. The university’s educational model emphasizes classroom-based learning, integrating information technology, communication, and hands-on training to prepare students for professional challenges. Additionally, it guarantees English proficiency and fosters teamwork, project management, and technological expertise.
UNEATLANTICO collaborates with industries and professionals to enhance students' readiness for the job market. Through real-world projects and partnerships, students gain practical experience and develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The university supports innovation and business initiatives by working with investment funds and providing resources for student startups.
The university boasts a diverse teaching faculty, including academics, researchers, and professionals from Spain and abroad. Its faculties cover Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Polytechnic studies, offering a variety of academic programs to meet students' needs. UNEATLANTICO combines personalized attention with a dynamic learning environment, preparing students for success in competitive and innovative fields.
Entry Requirements:
According to article 16 of Real Decreto 1393/2007, as amended by Real Decreto 861/2010, access is granted to students who meet one of the following conditions: Possession of an official Spanish university undergraduate degree or an equivalent degree from a higher education institution within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). This degree must qualify the applicant for access to Master's degree studies in their issuing country. Applicants holding undergraduate degrees from outside the EHEA may be admitted without degree accreditation, provided the university verifies their education is equivalent to a Spanish official university undergraduate degree and allows access to postgraduate studies. This does not imply approval or recognition of the applicant's prior diploma for purposes beyond Master's degree entry. Students with special educational needs due to disability must meet the requirements and may require curricular adaptations, alternative study plans, or other accommodations. The admission process involves preregistration and enrollment. The Master in Occupational Risk Prevention specifically targets graduates in:
- Engineering and Architecture (Higher or Technical Engineers)
- Experimental Sciences (Chemical, Physics, Biological, and Environmental Sciences)
- Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, etc.)
- Legal Sciences (Environmental Law)
- Health Sciences (Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Nursing, etc.)
- Any equivalent university degree from Spain or other countries.
- University degrees with specific training in occupational safety and health.
- University degrees where the applicant has significant professional experience in occupational safety and health.
