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Occupational Health (EU Applicants Only) – (M.Sc.)
University College Cork
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| Application Deadline: | 30 June for EU | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,855 | ||
| Location: | Cork / Ireland | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University College Cork
The MSc in Occupational Health is a part-time taught programme running for 2 years. The course will be held on 2 evenings per week (Monday and Thursday 6:15 to 8:50p.m.) from October to May.
The programme provides a multidisciplinary approach to occupational health including public health, occupational medicine and hygiene, psychology, law, risk assessment and management, training and development, ergonomics and epidemiology. The course is suitable for individuals already working in occupational safety and health, or other individuals with a strong interest in occupational health and a primary degree in a cognate area.
Contents
Programme Organisation and Structure
The course consists of three elements, formal course work, self-directed learning using case studies, and project work leading to a thesis (EH6018).
Year 1
* EH6008 Research Methods in Occupational Health I (5 credits)
* EH6009 Psychosocial Epidemiology (10 credits)
* EH6015 Occupational Health and Safety Issues (10 credits)
* AP6118 Integrative Occupational Health Psychology (5 credits)
* EH6016 Critical Appraisal of Publications and Legal Aspects of OSH (10 credits)
Year 2
* EH6017 Case Studies of Assessing and Managing Risk Factors at Work (10 credits)
* EH6018 Research Methods in Occupational Health II (35 credits)
* AD1837 Training and Development Issues in Occupational Health (5 credits)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Candidates for the MSc programme in Occupational Health must normally meet one of the following criteria:
* a primary degree in a cognate area or equivalent plus relevant professional experience as adjudged by the College of Medicine and Health, or
* a minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare from UCC or an equivalent Diploma from another institution and a relevant professional qualification and relevant work experience in occupational safety, health and welfare as adjudged by the College of Medicine and Health.
Selection will be based on academic achievement and relevant work experience. All applicants will be invited to an interview and have to satisfy the selection committee.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL equivalent
Part-Time Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Please note that non-EU applicants are not eligible to study part-time programmes
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
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