Course summary
The International Labour Organisation estimate there are over 100 million workers affected by accidents or through ill health. Companies are increasingly recognising that the protection of employees is of financial benefit and this degree programme utilises a range of approaches including process safety, behaviour based, management systems and adaptive systems to develop appropriate health and safety culture. 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 on health, the course is varied and constantly developing. 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. Why study MSc/PGDip Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing at Middlesex University? This course has an emphasis on developing professional skills and is delivered by a mix of academics with a practice background and practitioners working in industry. The University's strong links within the industry and professional bodies mean that this course is highly regarded and well respected internationally. For those of you with appropriate experience the programme will help generate greater understanding of your subject and becoming a competent practitioner who is able to influence health, safety and environmental improvement in the workplace. For those new to OH&S and working in organisations it prepares you for appropriate entry level roles. You will develop legal, technical and scientific knowledge to enable you to recognise, assess, and problem solve risks. You will gain insight into health and safety in a variety of industries including agriculture, construction, transport, and manufacturing, and will be able to develop an organisation's safety and wellbeing policy, respond to accident and ill health reporting, and improve your negotiation, advocacy, management, leadership, communication and teamwork skills. All course tutors are practising consultants and have strong links with professional bodies, which ensures that you will be studying the latest developments and practices. Many are also active in research and you will be encouraged to undertake research which will be recognised within the industry. If you do not wish to study the full MSc, you can apply to the PGDip where you study only eight modules, omitting the Dissertation. Course highlights The course is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, which means you can become a graduate member of the institution when you complete the course, and can then gain chartered membership after two years' professional development You'll have access to the Barbour Index, the UK's leading source of health and safety information, including statistics, information on legislation changes and training guides Our excellent facilities include a specialist environmental and occupational safety laboratory where you'll carry out practical assessments, as well as specialist monitoring and other equipment As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module
Modules
Philosophy and Leadership of Occupational Health and Safety Improvement (45 credits) - Compulsory Factors Affecting Risk and Strategic Risk Intervention (15 credits) - Compulsory Occupational Hygiene and Health (15 credits) - Compulsory Management of Workplace Safety (15 credits) - Compulsory Health and Safety within High Risk Industries (15 credits) - Compulsory Management of Health and Wellbeing (15 credits) - Optional Research Methods and Project (60 credits) - Compulsory
Entry requirements
We normally require a second class honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent. We accept awards from a wide range of subjects including medicine, nursing, social science, education or law. We also consider candidates with NeBOSH Diploma and NeBOSH international Diploma or other relevant qualifications. Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate three years' relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level. We recommend students have some prior experience and understanding of the world of work and an interest in different industries. Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page at: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/occupational-health-safety-wellbeing-management We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £64 | Credit |
| EU | £101 | Credit |
| England | £64 | Credit |
| Northern Ireland | £64 | Credit |
| Scotland | £64 | Credit |
| Wales | £64 | Credit |
| International | £101 | Credit |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
At Middlesex, we have a range of funding and loan options available to ensure you are able to attend university, whatever your financial background. Tuition fees vary for UK, EU and International students. More information about fees for the course you are interested in studying can be found at: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/occupational-health-safety-wellbeing-management
Provider information
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT