Occupational Safety & Health

At the end of the programme, students wil have developed the ability to develop, implement and continuously improve occupational safety and health management and risk management systems in the workplace, utilising:

• professional and academic writing skills;
•  self-management and self-directive skills; and
• research skills.

The MSc in OSH programme is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as the academic requirement for graduate membership. Subject to experience and other entry requirements, MSc in OSH graduates may become a chartered member of the Institute (CMIOSH) and use the title Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner.  There is also an opportunity to apply for IOSH student membership. Further information about applying for both IOSH student and graduate membership is available here.

MSc Occupational Safety & Health (X373) Full Time
EU          fee per credit - € 117
nonEU    fee per credit - € 172.8

***Fees are subject to change

 Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. 

• You should normally be an honours graduate (2.1 or above) of an Irish level 8 degree, or international equivalent, in a cognate discipline.
• You should normally have at least three years work experience at the time of application.
• You should ideally have OSH work experience.
• Priority is given to applicants who are active in Occupational Safety and Health.
• You will be required to supply transcripts of your primary degree and the supporting documents at the time of your application. 
• Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and relevant work experience will be taken into account, so that in certain cases an award at a 2.2 classification or international equivalent may be considered.

 

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

This MSc in OSH full-time is designed for working graduates who are engaged in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), who have not previously achieved a higher qualification in OSH. It is offered full-time and has multidisciplinary lecturers and students

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes



International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes.

Coming to Ireland? Please see UCD International 's Information webpage 

Please note:

• You should be an honours graduate (2.1 or above) of an Irish level 8 degree, or international equivalent, in a cognate discipline


• You should  be in full or part-time  employment with at least three years work experience at the time of application


• Priority is given to applicants who are active in Occupational Safety and Health


• You will be required to supply transcripts of your primary degree and the supporting documents at the time of your application. 

Applications for September 2024/25 intakes close on 30th April 2024. 

Please note, if you receive an offer and wish to accept your place please do so by the deadline indicated on your acceptance letter by UCD Admissions.