Duration of Programme

  • Two Semesters (10 months) full-time or
  • Four Semesters (20 months) part-time (no summer courses)

 

Entry Requirement

  • Bachelor Degree or equivalent in basic or applied sciences with a GPA of 2.5 and above. A Pass degree will also be considered from a University approved by the University of the West Indies
  • NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma
  • OESH Postgraduate Certificate from the University of the West Indies
  • Mature Entry – 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the field of health and safety. An interview will be required to determine the suitability of the candidate.

 

Full-time Study

Semester I: (12 Credits)

  • OESH 5100 – Advanced Environmental Health (4 Credits)
  • OESH 5200 – Advanced Occupational Safety and Health (4 Credits)
  • OESH 5000 – OESH and Public Policy (4 credits)

 

Semester II: (4 Credits)

  • OESH 5030 – Advanced Topics in OESH: OESH Disorders (4 Credits)
  • OESH 5050 – Advanced Topics in OESH – Ergonomics (4 Credits)

 

Part-time Study

Year 1

Semester I: (8 Credits)

  • OESH 5100 – Advanced Environmental Health (4 Credits)
  • OESH 5200 – Advanced Occupational Safety and Health (4 Credits)

 

Semester II: (4 Credits – One of two courses)

  • OESH 5030 – Advanced Topics in OESH: OESH Disorders (4 Credits) OR
  • OESH 5050 – Advanced Topics in OESH – Ergonomics (4 Credits)

 

Year 2:

Semester I: (4 credits)

  • OESH 5000- OESH and Public Policy  (4 credits)

 

Semester II: (4 credits – One of two courses)

  • OESH 5030 – Advanced Topics in OESH: OESH Disorders (4 credits) OR
  • OESH 5050- Advanced Topics in OESH – Ergonomics (4 credits)

 

*Persons graduating with the diploma will be eligible to apply for the M.Sc. Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health.

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