Occupational Hygiene

University of Greenwich
Postgraduate MSc Distance learning 1 Year MedicineHealthCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

This distance-learning Master’s in Occupational Hygiene covers all aspects of occupational hygiene, emphasising learning, research and essential critical thinking.

Occupational hygiene is concerned with the identification, evaluation and management of chemical, physical and biological agents arising from work. There's currently a huge demand from large multinational companies for trained occupational hygienists.

Our master's course covers all aspects of occupational hygiene, and you will complete a dissertation based on an occupational hygiene topic. You'll be able to apply for funding from the British Occupational Hygiene Society to cover any research costs involved.

Occupational hygienists are employed in a wide range of industries, including the petrochemical industry, manufacturing, mining, aero-industry, service sectors and the health sector. Many hygienists are also actively involved in research in a range of related fields.

This course is accredited by two professional bodies: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as well as the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).

What you should know about this course

  • You’ll develop the essential critical thinking skills for professionals in the field

  • To gain an MSc, you will complete a dissertation on an occupational hygiene topic. A Postgraduate Diploma is available if you do not wish to pursue the dissertation

  • You study by distance learning. We provide study guides and electronic sources, and invite you to learning centres in the autumn and the spring to meet tutors and other students

  • This course is accredited by two professional bodies: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as well as the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2222 Occupational therapists
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
    3213 Medical and dental technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Greenwich
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Health, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

    Offered by

    University of Greenwich

    Greenwich

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