StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health and Safety Management), Bachelor

University of Galway, Ireland

University of Galway

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BachelorFull-time4 yearsSeptemberfind outfind out

About Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health and Safety Management), Bachelor - at University of Galway

The?BSc in Occupational Health and Safety Management is a multidisciplinary programme that examines the relationship between workplace factors and human health, safety and well-being. Students study subjects including the basic sciences, health sciences, engineering, law, management and regulatory affairs among others. The programme is designed to meet the needs of industry and provides students with a high-quality qualification in the multidisciplinary area of Occupational Health and Safety Management.

It enables students to work across all sectors as Occupational Health and Safety Managers and Environmental Health and Safety professionals. There is continuous demand for such graduates across all sectors.

This programme offers the opportunity to experience life as a health and safety professional as all students complete a seven-month work placement in industry during third year. This placement allows students to further develop their knowledge and apply their technical skills within the workplace. Our 4th year students are currently on their work placement with, Boston Scientific, Hollister, Zimmer Biomet, Thermo King, The Irish Defence Forces, Regeneron, Abbvie, Aerogen, Ward and Burke and PMS Athenry.

This programme has been accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Students can access IOSH Student Membership for the duration of their studies and, on successful completion, they will meet the academic requirements for Graduate (Grad IOSH) membership. Graduate membership is the gateway to Chartered status. As IOSH is the only organisation in the world that offers Chartered membership to health and safety practitioners, this can help you achieve the highest professional standards and gain international recognition

The BSc Environmental Health and Safety programme is truly multidisciplinary and modules are taught by academic staff From the School of Physics, Engineering, Health Sciences and Law. Lecturers include:

Dr Marie Coggins

Dr Martina Kelly

Dr Victoria Hogan

Mr Enda Fallon

Dr Miriam Byrne

Ms Deirdre Callanan

Dr Lisa Pursell

Prof. Kathryn Cormican

Prof. Colin O' Dowd

Prof. Martin Leahy

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Galway to find course entry requirements.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Law LLB (Hons)

University of Essex Online

Find out more

Costume Construction BA (Hons)

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Find out more

International Foundation Year Program Access, Foundation Degree, UG:Foundation

The Italian Academy

Find out more

Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws Bachelor Degree

Western Sydney University

Find out more

Audiovisual Translation and Localisation MA

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, University of Leeds

Find out more

Education Master Degree

Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo

Find out more

Dental Assistant UG:Diploma

International Career Institute

Find out more

Foundation and Pathway Courses at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these courses from another institution:

Filmmaking - 1 year

ESRA Film School Paris

Find out more

English Foundation Program

EU Business School, Barcelona

Find out more

NCA Online Exam Prep

Osgoode Professional Development, York University

Find out more

English Foundation Program

EU Business School, Munich

Find out more
See all Foundation and Pathway courses

Other courses at University of Galway

There are 164 other courses listed from University of Galway. A selection of these are displayed below:

BA (Gaeilge agus Leann an Aistri Bachelor

University of Galway

Find out more
View all 164 courses at University of Galway

Related Information

Find out more about studying in Ireland