Course summary
Our online blended learning MSc in Occupational Hygiene will equip you with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in occupational hygiene and occupational health, culminating in an academic qualification accredited by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS). The course is unique in offering an opportunity to network with occupational health and medical professionals working in a wide range of industrial settings throughout the world. By embracing the latest technologies and staying up-to-date with industry challenges, our online blended master's courses will connect you with stakeholders in occupational health, whether in regulatory science, medicine, or the broader field of work and organisation. In the taught component of the course, the emphasis is on acquiring a thorough understanding of the theoretical principles and research methodologies underpinning the topics covered by each unit. Students complete 8 taught units (15 credits each)and a dissertation (60 credits)/ Students studying the three-year part-time plan have the option to study 10 taught units (15 credits) and a critical literature review (30 credits). You can select options from our MSc Occupational Medicine and MPH Public Health Programme. As a student, you’ll also have access to our optional 4 day on-campus practical event in occupational hygiene, occupational health assessment and medicine. This event enhances your knowledge and skills by working with your peers and other practitioners from around the world, further enriching your learning experience. The dissertation or critical literature review component gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and develop skills in research methods applied to a problem of particular interest to you, supported by an experienced supervisor. This component has an emphasis on developing your critical appraisal and analysis skills, enabling you to demonstrate leadership and management of occupational health issues. PhD with integrated master's If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health. You can also visit this page for examples of projects related to integrated master's courses.
Entry requirements
We require a good honours degree (Lower Second or above), preferably in a science discipline. If you do not have a science background, please contact [email protected]. Our admissions team will refer you to our programme director. In lieu of the usual entry requirements, extensive professional experience, coupled with evidence of further training or qualifications, will be considered.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS : minimum 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | TOEFL: 90 internet-based (with 22 in each component) |
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof from applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, are defined by the UK Home Office ). Specifically, we require a minimum of: IELTS : minimum 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing TOEFL: 90 internet-based (with 22 in each component) See further information about requirements for your country . If the language of instruction of your first degree was English, but you obtained the degree from a university of a non-majority English-speaking country, the English language requirement may be waived for applicants on our CPD programme provided written evidence is submitted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
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Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL