Occupational Safety & Health

This MSc in OSH part-time programme is especially designed for graduates who have experience in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), who have not previously achieved a higher level qualification in the area. At the end of the programme, you will have developed the ability to develop and implement health and safety management and risk management systems relevant to the OSH needs of your professional discipline; professional and academic writing skills; self-management and self-directive skills and research skills.



The MSc in OSH part-time programme is designed to be completed over two full years (six trimesters), September to Mid July each year.

The provisionally scheduled Orientation day for 2024/25 intake, is 6th September, 2024.

The programme covers a range of multidisciplinary topics relevant to Occupational Safety and Health. Subjects covered include Legislation, Occupational Health, Occupational Hygiene, Human and Organisational Behaviour at Work, Health and Safety Management and Safety Technology

Assignments, project work and self-directed learning are required during the summer semester between the two academic years of study. You will complete your dissertation during the summer semester at the end of the second academic year.

Lectures from core modules will normally be held on Fridays (9 am-5 pm) in Year 1 and on Tuesdays (9 am-5 pm) in Year 2.

Thesis supervision in Year 2 takes place outside of scheduled programme times/days.

Assessment strategies include continuous assessment, assignments and projects.

Modules include:

Safety and Health Legislation

Health and Safety Management

OSH Literature Review Methods

Occupational Health

Occupational Hygiene

Human and Organisational Behaviour at Work

Research Methods (OSH)

Chemical Safety and Toxicology

Safety Technology

Dissertation (OSH)



Detailed information on individual modules is available on the UCD Course Search page.

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 be in full or part-time employment



You should have 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.

The following entry routes are available:



MSc Occupational Safety & Health PT (X061)

Duration 2 Years

Attend Part Time

Deadline 31-JUL-2024

You apply using the UCD online application system. The closing date for 2024/25 applications is 31st July 2024.



Simply view https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/graduateapplicants/applying/

and follow the instructions. Completed applications will be assessed promptly. Before you submit your application, please ensure you upload the relevant documents and provide information that is requested to support your application.



As part of your application, you must submit the following online:

A CV (maximum 2 pages).

A personal statement of approximately 500 words. Your personal statement should focus on a) your interest in OSH, b) how you expect the programme will impact on your career and c) how you plan to balance your work, life and study commitments. (Please use these headings).

Copies of your degree parchments as well as full transcripts of your results.

Two references, one academic, and one from an employer, signed and on headed paper.

If your first language is not English, you must submit the original certificate of completion of an English test.

Please note, your application will be reviewed after all the necessary documents are submitted. An online non-refundable application fee applies.

Eligible candidates deemed to be considered for the MSc in OSH PT may be interviewed.

Canvassing by applicants, or any other person on their behalf, will disqualify.

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2 years part-time.

Delivery: Face-to-face

MSc Occupational Safety & Health (X061) Part Time

EU fee per credit - € 102

EU fee per credit - € 102 aa

nonEU fee per credit - € 152

nonEU fee per credit - € 152


aaSecond Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2020 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2019/20

***Fees are subject to change



Tuition fee information for 2020/21 (See 'Graduate Taught Fees') is available on the UCD Fees website

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

The programme is designed for graduates who have a professional interest, or growing responsibility, in the area of OSH. Our graduates can be found in national and global organisations across a number of industries. Many embark on careers as consultants and others are in senior positions in public and private sector industries.