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Occupational Hygiene – (M.Sc.)
The University of Manchester
School of Medicine
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,748 - ≈ € 7,611 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Manchester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Manchester
The course is intended to equip graduates with a wide range of inter-disciplinary knowledge and skills to work in areas related to occupational hygiene, culminating in an academic qualification accredited by the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (FOH) within the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS). Specifically, graduates will obtain an appreciation of the knowledge necessary to recognise, evaluate and control hazards in the workplace, including chemical, physical and biological agents.
In the taught component of the course, the emphasis is on acquiring a thorough understanding of the theoretical principles and research methodologies underpinning the topic covered by each module. Emphasis is placed on the development of the students' critical appraisal skills and a capacity to lead an occupational health team at a senior management level.
Where appropriate, the dissertation provides an opportunity to develop experience in applying these principles and research methods to a problem of particular interest to the student. The programme structure provides qualifications at the following levels:
* Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene
* Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Hygiene
* MSc in Occupational Hygiene
The programme comprises four elements:
* A set of course modules in electronic format (PDF), each containing specially commissioned texts and associated supplementary material, together with high quality, innovative online formative exercises and assessments - all delivered via the University's Virtual Learning Environment, Blackboard
* Seminars: students are invited to Manchester for an introductory seminar associated with Module 1 at three months and for Module 2 at six months
* Tutorials: students are allocated to regional tutorial groups at six months, with the option to join a teleconference group, e.g. if based overseas
* A four-day practical course is held at the University in month 6 of year 2. For the third (MSc) year, students participate in a four-day Research Methodology course held at the University. Some components of the programme are held jointly with students studying the MSc in Occupational Medicine
Note: All taught course units will be assessed via examination held at the university at intervals throughout the programme and the final year via submission of a dissertation.
Contents
Module details The eight course modules are:
* Introduction to Hazards, Risks and the Working Environment
* Occupational Ill Health
* Health and Workability
* Hazardous Substances
* Understanding Physical Agents
* Control of Workplace Hazards
* Research Methods and Data Analysis
* Management of Workplace Hazards
Course aims The primary objective of the programme is to deliver academic training in most of the disciplines relevant to occupational hygiene. Students proceeding to the MSc will also receive practical training in planning, implementing and interpreting a piece of academic scientific research. In general, the course aims to:
* Provide an appreciation of the skills necessary to recognise, evaluate and control hazardous substances in the workplace, encompassing hazards such as chemical, physical (e.g. noise, radiation), biological and ergonomic agents
* Introduce the wide variety of aspects covered within the occupational hygiene discipline such as legislation, toxicological basis for standard setting, methods commonly used to evaluate hazardous agents, and related and overlapping health professions
* Provide an academic qualification that is accredited by the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (FOH) within the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)
* Give a good foundation on which to build and extend students' knowledge of occupational hygiene during the changes and developments which lie in the years ahead
For those students proceeding to the MSc, the third year aims to:
* Encourage critical evaluation of ideas and concepts in occupational hygiene and exploration of other philosophical and practical approaches to minimising ill-health in the workplace
* Develop powers of critical appraisal, analytical thinking and logical argument
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Full entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview: Potential students should hold an honours degree (2:2 or above) preferably in a science discipline. Extensive professional experience, coupled with evidence of further training or qualifications, will be considered in lieu of a degree for initial entry to the Diploma.
English language:
Students whose first language is not English require a minimum of IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in any one component, or TOEFL 625 paper-based or 263 computer-based with a score of 5 in the test of written English.
Other international entry requirements:
Overseas students should note that:
* Students will be required to attend two seminar days in year one (one at 3 months and one at 6 months) and a three or four-day residential course in year two
* Students will be required to attend in person or participate via teleconference or Blackboard, approximately two tutorials per course unit for units 4 to 8
* All examinations are in the UK
A written undertaking that these conditions can be met is required before a potential overseas student may be accepted on the programme.
Other entry requirements:
Computer requirements
Students are advised that they should have ready access to a personal computer with the following minimum specifications:
Windows 98/NT/ME/2000/XP; At least 64MB RAM and 350MHz processor speed (otherwise pages could be slow to load); Soundcard and speakers/headphones; 24 x CD ROM drive; Screen resolution should be at least 800x600 and set to a colour depth of at least High Colour (16 bit); 56kbs or greater Internet connection. For internet access, your computer will need either Internet Explorer v 6.0 or Netscape v 6.0. To run some of the interactive exercises, you will also need either Quicktime Player or Windows Media Player.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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