Either a science or management-based Bachelors degree (2:2) or international equivalent, or at least one of the following: NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Management NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Management or equivalent A professional qualification in health and safety management that satisfies the criteria for GradIOSH membership of the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety. Examples include the NCRQ Level 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety, the City and Guilds National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice, The British Safety Council Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health. The full list of qualifications accredited by IOSH to GradIOSH standard can be found on the IOSH website. Practitioner membership (PIEMA) of the Institution of Environmental Management and Assessment or higher. Applicants should be practising health, safety and/or environmental professionals or be employed within an industrial or commercial environment and able to show that they can undertake health, safety and environmental based assignments and a research project at their workplace.

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