Overview
NFQ Level 9, Minor Award
(Online)
Exit Award only
A candidate on the MSc (Occupational Health) programme who passes EH6107, EH6109, EH6141 and EH6142 (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
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| EH6107 | Principles and Practice of Occupational Health and Safety (Online) | 10 |
| EH6109 | Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Workplace (Online) | 10 |
| EH6141 | Psychosocial Epidemiology (online) | 5 |
| EH6142 | Risk Assessment and Management of Psychosocial Risks (online) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
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.
