This course is available through the following application route(s)
With society's focus intensifying on health and wellbeing, in particular workers’ health, the Centre for Safety and Health at Work (CSHW) continues to meet the needs of our society using blended online platforms and flexible teaching programmes to cover key contemporary issues.
The Certificate in Safety and Health at Work is an introduction to a comprehensive range of topics including safety and health legislation; risk and safety management; identification of a wide range of workplace hazards; workplace wellbeing, emergency management, occupational health hazard management and occupational safety hazard management. At the core of the programme, you will learn about risk assessment and management practices that can be applied to any discipline or sector.
Your first day on campus, the Orientation Day, will be Friday 18th September, 2026. The three other campus tutorial days throughout the academic year are scheduled as follows:
Students are expected to attend the tutorial campus days. These are invaluable face-to-face learning days with your tutor and fellow students, as well as providing networking opportunities. Students outside of Ireland will be provided with access to live online tutorials delivered at the same time as the on-campus tutorials.
Students will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of occupational safety and health management; and be able to apply the principles of hazard identification, risk assessment, and the hierarchy of controls in a low-risk environment.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
OSH10100 | OSH Principles | Autumn | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
OSH10020 | Occupational Health Hazard Management | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
OSH10090 | OSH Safety | Spring | 7.5 |
The UCD Certificate in Safety and Health at Work is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as the academic requirement for the Associate/Technical Membership grade. (See iosh.com). The Certificate was most recently accredited by IOSH in 2019 and is due for reaccreditation in 2024. Further information about the application process is available here.
For video testimonials of our OSH alumni, please visit our CSHW Alumni page and the slider panels on our main website page.
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website
The course is intended for working adults, i.e., managers, supervisors, safety representatives and others who have some responsibility for safety and health at work or those with an interest in safety and health in the workplace.
We also welcome applicants where OSH is part of their role but unlikely to be their full-time role.
Please note:
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: Yes
This programme is available to international (Non-EEA) applicants already resident in Ireland on a valid visa (Stamps 0, 1, 1G, 3, 4, 4S, 4D, 5 and 6 only) for the duration of the programme. The onus is on the applicant to ensure compliance with any visa permissions granted.
Please note, the closing date for applications to the Certificate in Safety and Health at Work, is August 31st 2026.
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Certificate in Safety & Health at Work:
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| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | X285 Certificate in Safety & Health at Work Certificate in Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Part-Time Commencing September 2026 Undergraduate Cert and Diploma |