Who is this course for?

This one-year programme has been designed exclusively for University of Galway graduates only who have completed either of the following two historical programmes specifically titled:  "Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety" or "Higher Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene".  Applicants must also have relevant work experience in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Health. Note: The current "HDip in Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety" does not apply .

What will I study?

Graduates are provided with an opportunity to complete the additional 30 credits (one module) required to upgrade their qualification to the MSc Occupational Health and Safety programme

The minor research thesis may be completed at the student’s place of work or in collaboration with University of Galway-based researchers. The summer period will be used to complete the minor dissertation.

Core modules:

• Research Thesis PH5112 (30credits)

• Longest running course in its field in Ireland.
• High employability rates as there is a continuous demand for OEHS specialists.
• This course is taught by a staff from Science, Health Promotion and Engineering who are subject experts.

Our MSc (Occupational Health & Safety Top Up) opens the door to exciting careers, not just in Ireland but all over the world.

There is a continuous demand for our graduates as all organisations have legal duties and regulatory requirements with which they must comply.

Our graduates fill key posts as EHS professionals and Managers, Occupational Hygienists, Ergonomists, Health and Safety Engineers, Consultants and Advisors across a range of sectors including, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, construction and consultancy as well as regulatory and public bodies.

Recent master’s graduates have gone on to work in (for example) :

• Medtronic
• Boston Scientific
• Pfizer
• Merit Medical
• Creganna
• Aerogen
• Uisce Éireann
• Iarnród Éireann
• Health & Safety Authority
• Google

Dr. Marie Coggins

Dr. Vicky Hogan

Mr. Enda Fallon

Dr. Miriam Byrne

Dr. Lisa Pursell

Ms. Joan Walsh

The MSc Occupational Health and Safety Top up is designed to develop students’ proficiency across the multiple inter-related domains required for professional practice in the field of occupational and environmental health & safety, with a specific focus on real-world application and the development of personal and professional skills.

Graduates are provided with an opportunity to complete the additional 30 credits (one module) required to upgrade their qualification to the MSc Occupational Health and Safety programme. This final dissertation will help you develop independence and critical thinking. It may be completed at the student’s place of work or in collaboration with University of Galway-based researchers over the summer period.

You will learn through a mix of Research Thesis preparation lectures and workshops led by experts in the field.

Course queries:

joan.walsh@universityofgalway.ie 

Programme Director(s):

Joan Walsh

Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety Lecturer

School Natural Sciences

College of Science and Engineering

E: joan.walsh@universityofgalway.ie

T: 091 492495

This one-year programme has been designed exclusively for University of Galway graduates only who have completed either of the following two historical programmes specifically titled:  "Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety" or "Higher Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene".  Applicants must also have relevant work experience in Occupational Health and Safety or Occupational Health. Graduates are provided with an opportunity to complete the additional 30 credits (one module) required to upgrade their qualification to the MSc Occupational Health and Safety programme.  Note: The current "HDip in Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety" does not apply.

How to Apply 

 You can apply online to the University of Galway application portal here. 

Please review the entry requirements set out in the section above.

You will be required to upload supporting documentation to your application electronically. See the section above on entry requirements for further information on the supporting documentation required for this course.

 Closing Dates

For this programme, there is no specific closing date for receipt of applications. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and course quotes will be reviewed continuously throughout the application cycle.

 Notes

• You will need an active email account to use the website and you'll be guided through the system, step by step, until you complete the online form.

Browse the FAQ's section for further guidance.