Overview

Exit Award only

A candidate on the MSc (Occupational Health) programme who passes EH6107, EH6109, and EH6110 (30 credits) may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Health. A student who subsequently applies to complete the MSc in Occupational Health must do so within 5 years (60 months) from the date of award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Health.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Health (NFQ level 9, Minor Award)
(Online)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Practise measures to prevent disease and injury, and to protect and promote health and safety in occupational settings;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of risk assessments and management in the workplace for both physical and psychosocial risk factors;
• Systematically search and select credible and accurate sources of information for Occupational Health and Safety practice and research;
• Develop critical personal reflection of experience to shape future professional practice and development.