Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
HDip Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,490
(c. USD16,865.35)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) programs equip graduates with the skills to become proficient professionals in workplace safety, hazard evaluation, employee wellness, and environmental protection. These internationally recognized programs hold accreditation from prestigious organizations including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health UK (IOSH), the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), and the Irish Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBI), ensuring global recognition of this postgraduate degree.
This program aims to deliver an advanced qualification in the interdisciplinary field of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), preparing students for leadership roles in industry, regulatory bodies, or consulting firms. The research thesis can be conducted either at the student's workplace or through collaboration with researchers at the University of Galway. Additionally, the program holds recognition from the Health and Safety Authority.
Career Prospects
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) graduates enjoy strong employment prospects both nationally and globally. Our alumni have an outstanding placement record, securing positions as EHS specialists, managers, occupational hygienists, ergonomics experts, safety engineers, and consultants across diverse sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, healthcare, government agencies, municipal authorities, and international consulting firms.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
HDip: The minimum entry requirement is a BSc (general) degree or the possession of a primary degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the College of Science and Engineering for the purpose of this Diploma (e.g., RGN). Final selection may be made on the basis of an interview.
As both programmes are Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland Category 11 approved courses, nurses applying to undertake either programme must have active registration in a division maintained by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
14,490