BSc in Occupational Safety and Health SG 433
Course Description:
Would you like a career with lots of variety in your job everyday? Do you like working with people? Are psychology and people’s behaviour of interest to you? Would you like to become an expert in investigating and preventing workplace accidents?
If you answer yes, then you should seriously consider the BSc in Occupational Safety and Health. This degree qualifies you for a wide variety of job opportunities both in Ireland and abroad. This degree has international recognition from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and qualifies you to advise on safety and health within organisations both in Ireland and abroad.
You will be taught using innovative teaching methods including group work and solving workplace safety issues using simulated scenarios and state of the art technology. On this very practical course you will see safety in action by visiting a wide variety of workplaces.
Year 1:
- Occupational Safety and Health Enquiry Based Learning
- Biological Science
- Chemistry and Chemical Hazards
- Information Technology
Year 2:
- Safety and Health Law
- Technical and Behavioural Safety
- Biological Health Hazards in the Workplace
- Built Environment & Construction Safety
- Occupational Toxicology
Year 3:
- Occupational Health & Diseases
- Environmental Topics
- Safety and Health Law
- Occupational Hygiene and the Work Environment
- Workplace Safety Project
Key Skills:
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to:
- Protect workers from injuries and fatalities
- Prevent illness caused by work and promote health and wellbeing
- Advise employers on health and safety law
- Work in groups to solve workplace safety issues
Further Study Opportunities:
Suitably qualified graduates may progress to the one year add-on honours degree in Occupational Safety and Health.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates are qualified to take up any of the following roles; Safety Advisor, Health & Safety Officer, Safety Training Consultant, Site Safety Officer, Safety Coordinator.
Graduate Profiles
“I joined Safety Consultancy Services to work in different environments. I’ve recently been made Health & Safety Manager within the consultancy. The cool aspect of my job is that I get the opportunity to get out on the road and I have great variety in my work. On any given day I can be managing health and safety on a construction project or I could be in any one of the 35 McDonalds’ Restaurants controlling safety & health.” Olga Beirne, Safety Consultant , Dublin“The brilliant thing about the course in IT Sligo, is that it prepares you for working in different industries and sectors making it easier to change jobs and make career choices.” Frank Flynn, Road Safety Advisor, Donegal County Council
2009 Points:
260
Award:
Ordinary Degree
Level:
7
Duration:
3 years
Course places:
48
Any other entry requirements?
A science subject is not a requirement for this course.
For further information, contact:
Blaithin McGrath
T: 071 9155282
E: mcgrath.blaithin@itsligo.ie
David Mullarkey
T: 071 9155260
