Program Overview

Health, Safety and Environment Management MSc / PGDip

This course equips you with essential skills to meet industry and regulatory demands for integrating occupational health, safety, and environmental issues, ensuring compliance and promoting sustainable practices.

Course Overview

Our MSc Health, Safety and Environment Management course equips you with the skills to identify, assess, and manage risks, ensuring safe and sustainable practices across various industries.

Course Structure

Our Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)-accredited MSc in Health, Safety and Environment Management equips you with the skills for certified-level membership, addressing industry demands to integrate occupational health, safety, and environmental issues.

• Semester 1
• Semester 2
• Semester 3

Semester 1

In Semester 1, you will study:

• Health, Safety and Environment Management (online) (10 credits)
• Assessment and Control of Occupational Risks (20 credits)
• Environmental Protection and Climate Change (20 credits)
• Research Methods (MSc students only)

Course Highlights

On this course, you will excel in identifying, evaluating, and solving diverse health, safety, and environmental challenges. You’ll master technical and practical skills, and develop strong management and critical thinking abilities, all while thriving in team environments.

• Team Approach: Learn to excel in multi-disciplinary teams
• Comprehensive Skills: Identify, evaluate, and solve health, safety, and environmental issues
• Balanced Curriculum: Master technical, practical, and management skills
• Holistic Education: Integrate science and practice of health, safety, and environmental control

Course Delivery

The course is taught using formal lectures; workshops; group work; case studies and student-centered learning, recognizing the importance of technical and practical skills as well as academic excellence.

• Formal Lectures: Gain foundational knowledge from experienced faculty and industry experts
• Case Studies: Analyze real-world scenarios to enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Practical Simulations: Engage in hands-on exercises to practice and refine your skills
• Student-Centered Learning: Participate in interactive activities and group discussions for active learning

Module Information

The MSc is offered on a full-time (one-year) and part-time (two-year) basis. The Postgraduate Diploma is only available full-time (one-year). All modules are compulsory.

The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.

• Module Title | Credits | Semester
  ---|---|---
  Assessment and Control of Occupational Risks | 20 | Semester 1
  Chemical and Biological Incident Management | 20 | Semester 2
  Environmental Protection and Climate Change | 20 | Semester 1
  Health, Safety and Environment Leadership | 10 | Semester 2
  Health, Safety and Environment Management | 10 | Semester 1
  Organisational Factors for Health and Safety | 20 | Semester 2
  Safety Technology | 20 | Semester 2

Students must select one of the following modules:

• Module Title | Credits | Semester
  ---|---|---
  Dissertation with Placement | 60 |
  Dissertation/Research Paper | 60 | Semester 1

Entry Requirements

To gain a place at Birmingham, you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.

• 2:1 Honours Degree in a relevant discipline
• 2 years of relevant work experience

English Language Requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.

• IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band
• TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 Listening, 21 Speaking and 19 in Writing
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills
• Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component
• LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 25 in each skill

Fees and Scholarships

• £11,250 (full-time)
• £5,625 (part-time)

We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2026 entry are above.

Tuition Fee Deposits for International Students

International students undertaking a postgraduate taught degree are required to pay a tuition fee deposit before an electronic Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) can be issued.

Postgraduate Masters Loan

To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion.

Scholarships

To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.

Application Process

To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.

• 28 August 2026: Application deadline for UK and non-visa requiring applicants

Career Opportunities

The skills you gain from this course are highly sought after globally by top consultancies, leading commercial companies, and influential government and non-governmental organizations. You’ll be equipped to tackle complex challenges, drive innovation, and implement sustainable solutions, ensuring you are well-prepared for a successful career in diverse and dynamic sectors.

• IOSH Accredited Programme: Students can apply for graduate-level membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) on completion of the course

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