Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
27,000
(c. USD31,248.45)
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 ecological sustainability. These internationally accredited programs meet the standards of 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 advanced degree.
This course aims to deliver an exceptional qualification in the interdisciplinary field of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), preparing you for leadership roles in industry, regulatory organizations, or consulting firms. The research component can be undertaken either at your workplace or through collaboration with University of Galway researchers. The program holds additional accreditation from the Health and Safety Authority.
Career Prospects
Environmental Health and Safety professionals enjoy strong demand both nationally and worldwide. Our alumni boast an outstanding employment rate, securing positions as EHS specialists, managers, industrial hygienists, ergonomics experts, safety engineers, and consultants across diverse industries 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
MSc: The minimum entry requirement is an Honours BSc degree, or its equivalent in an appropriate discipline, as determined by the College of Science and Engineering . Students without an adequate academic background but with relevant work experience may be required to attend for 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
27,000