Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management MSc

The International Labour Organisation estimates that there are over a million work-related deaths and over 100 million workers affected by accidents or ill health each year. Companies are realising the financial benefits of protecting their employees.

A rewarding and ever-developing field, this course will allow you to enable people's welfare and wellbeing at work. From helping to prevent work-related illness and stress to understanding how motivation can impact health. You'll not only improve the quality of people's lives, but do so in an area where, owing to the very nature of the employer-employee relationship, it can often be hard for individuals to put their health first.

The course is taught by a mix of academics and industry practitioners, leveraging our strong industry connections and professional body affiliations. Many academics are also active in research and you will be encouraged to undertake research which will be recognised within the industry.

Whether you have experience in the field or are new to occupational health and safety (OH&S) roles within your organisation, this postgraduate degree will enhance your understanding and prepare you for leadership safety, health and wellbeing roles.

The curriculum is designed to integrate your existing industry experience and enable you to develop policies, implement interventions, and improve your negotiation, advocacy, management, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

Both assessment and your project is designed to be undertaken in your workplace to give you an individual assessment opportunity.

All course tutors are practising consultants with strong ties to professional bodies, ensuring that you learn the latest developments and practices. You are encouraged to undertake an industry-based study for your project.

What you will gain

This course is for both experienced occupational health and safety (OH&S) professionals and those with workplace experience

Fusing your existing experiences with theory the course gives you the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed for a successful career in occupational health and safety. You will develop a critical and creative mindset towards professional practice, enabling you to solve problems and prioritise solutions effectively.

You will also gain the ability to independently select, apply, and evaluate various inspection and investigation techniques. With this knowledge, you will confidently make decisions and recommendations in complex occupational health and safety and environmental (OHSE) situations.

The course will enhance your ability to work in diverse and international environments and you will learn how to use tools confidently to measure and evaluate wellbeing at work and to provide solutions to workplace stressors.

As a student, you will gain valuable experience by accessing:

• The Barbour Index – a leading source of health and safety information in the UK
• Our excellent facilities include a specialised laboratory for environmental and occupational safety, providing access to monitoring and other equipment.

Possible course merger for 2025 entry

Both the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management and Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management MSc are recruiting for the last year of the IOSH accredited programmes for 2024-25.

The University will be carrying our masters revalidation over the next 12 months for recruitment for 2025-26. The Professional Statutory Regulatory Body accrediting body IOSH has released its new strategy which will inform the direction of our offering.

This may lead to consolidation of our awards into a singular MSc Occupational Safety and Health Management award so note that you may be transferred to the new offering if entering after 2024.