Program Overview

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Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety

Overview

The Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety is a postgraduate program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental health and safety principles, practices, and regulations. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to work in a variety of roles related to environmental health and safety.

Program Details

TU Code

TU260

NFQ Level

Level 9

Award Type

Major

Award

Master of Science

ECTS Credits

90

Duration

2 Years

Course Type

Postgraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

On-Campus

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Grangegorman

Fees

€3,875 Per Year
€7,750 Total Fee

What is Environmental Health and Safety?

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is a field of study that focuses on the prevention of injuries, illnesses, and environmental damage. EHS professionals work to identify and mitigate hazards in the workplace, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for employees, customers, and the general public.

Conversion Course

This MSc program is delivered in three streams:

• Environmental Health & Safety stream
• Health Safety and Human Factors stream
• Construction Safety Stream

The program enjoys a widespread academic and professional reputation and is accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The Human Factors stream also gives access to full membership for the Irish Human Factors Ergonomics Society.

Objectives

The objectives of the MSc program are to provide students with:

• A framework for lifelong learning
• The skills necessary to critically evaluate cutting-edge scientific and technical developments related to EHS, Ergonomics, Human Factors, and Construction Safety
• An in-depth understanding and knowledge in their chosen discipline area
• Competency in EHS, Ergonomics, Human Factors, and Construction Safety
• Core risk management skills with and the ability to further develop these skills
• The ability to plan, perform, analyze, and report hypothesis-driven research

Professional Accreditation

Accredited by IOSH, the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

Minimum Entry Requirements

This is a Conversion Course.

An honors bachelor degree (2.2 grade or higher) or equivalent in a Science, Engineering, Technology, Construction, Environmental Health, or related discipline is required. Eligible candidates may be interviewed.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are expected to be employed within manufacturing, technology, construction, public and private sectors, chemical, environmental, and associated industries in a variety of health, hygiene, safety, fire, food, quality, regulatory, consultancy, and related roles.

Course Content

The delivery of all streams will include nine common modules being taught, which are:

• Risk Assessment
• Risk Management
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Industrial and Occupational Hygiene
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Building Assessment
• Fire Safety
• Integrated Case Study
• The Dissertation

Those candidates who opt for the MSc in Environmental Health & Safety stream will take the following module:

• Environmental Management

Those candidates who opt for the MSc in Health Safety & Human Factors stream will take the following module:

• Ergonomics and Human Factors

Those candidates who opt for the MSc in Construction Safety stream will take the following module:

• Construction Safety Case Study

Module Listing

• Year One
• Year Two

Semester 1

• Environmental Health and Safety [Mandatory]
• Environmental Health and Safety Dissertation [Mandatory]
• Occupational Safety and Health [Mandatory]
• Risk Assessment [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Risk Management [Mandatory]
• Environmental Management II [Mandatory]
• Environmental Health and Safety Dissertation [Mandatory]
• Fire Safety [Mandatory]
• Integrated Case Study [Mandatory]
• Building Assessment [Mandatory]
• Industrial and Occupational Hygiene [Mandatory]
• Ergonomics and Human Factors [Mandatory]
• Construction Safety Case Study Assessment [Mandatory]
• Environmental Management II [Elective]
• Ergonomics and Human Factors [Elective]

Semester 1

• Occupational Safety and Health [Mandatory]
• Environmental Health and Safety Dissertation [Mandatory]
• Building Assessment [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Environmental Management II [Mandatory]
• Environmental Health and Safety Dissertation [Mandatory]
• Fire Safety [Mandatory]
• Integrated Case Study [Mandatory]
• Ergonomics and Human Factors [Mandatory]
• Construction Safety Case Study Assessment [Mandatory]

Schedule

• Year 1: Tuesday 10.00 - 17.00
• Year 2: Wednesday 10.00 - 17.00