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    Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health and Safety Management)

    National University of Ireland, Galway

    National University of Ireland, Galway

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    Ireland, Galway

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    GY313

    Campuses

    MainSite

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 27,640  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health and Safety Management)

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    Course Overview

    The BSc in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a multidisciplinary programme that examines the relationship between workplace factors and human health, safety and well-being. Students study subjects including the basic sciences, health sciences, engineering, law, management and regulatory affairs among others. The programme is designed to meet the needs of industry and provides students with a high-quality qualification in the multidisciplinary area of Occupational Health and Safety Management.

    It enables students to work across all sectors as Occupational Health and Safety Managers and Environmental Health and Safety professionals. There is continuous demand for such graduates across all sectors.

    This programme offers the opportunity to experience life as a health and safety professional as all students complete a seven-month work placement in industry during third year. This placement allows students to further develop their knowledge and apply their technical skills within the workplace. Our 4th year students are currently on their work placement with, Boston Scientific, Hollister, Zimmer Biomet, Thermo King, The Irish Defence Forces, Regeneron, Abbvie, Aerogen, Ward and Burke and PMS Athenry.

    This programme has been accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH. Students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies and, on successful completion, they will meet the academic requirements for Graduate (Grad IOSH membership. Graduate membership is the gateway to Chartered status. As IOSH is the only organisation in the world that offers Chartered membership to health and safety practitioners, this can help you achieve the highest professional standards and gain international recognition

    Applications and Selections

    Who Teaches this Course

    The BSc Environmental Health and Safety programme is truly multidisciplinary and modules are taught by academic staff From the School of Physics, Engineering, Health Sciences and Law. Lecturers include:

    Dr Marie Coggins

    Dr Martina Kelly

    Dr Victoria Hogan

    Mr Enda Fallon

    Dr Miriam Byrne

    Ms Deirdre Callanan

    Dr Lisa Pursell

    Prof. Kathryn Cormican

    Prof. Colin O’ Dowd

    Prof. Martin Leahy

    Requirements and Assessment

    Disciplines

    College of Science and Engineering

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes

    Career

    There is continuous demand for occupational health and safety graduates as all organisations have legal duties and regulatory requirements with which they must comply. The course provides students with skills necessary to undertake occupational, environmental and quality roles in industry.

    The programme has an excellent employment record. Graduates of the programme are mainly employed as Environmental Health and Safety Professionals, with some choosing careers in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management. The main employment sectors include manufacturing, consultancy, construction and energy, medical devices and pharmaceutical industries, as well as regulatory and public bodies.

    International Accreditation

    This programme is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), and graduates have the opportunity to work nationally and internationally.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 27,640 

    Application Fee

    EUR  
    National University of Ireland, Galway

    Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health and Safety Management)

    National University of Ireland, Galway

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