Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (Top-Up) Awarded by The University of Newcastle, Australia

Course introduction

Introduction

The Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety programme is a unique degree combining environmental management and emerging EOHS issues effectively. This course exposes you to the essentials in the management and practice of environmental health and safety management. Graduates can assume professional roles in the management and practice of environmental health and safety management by applying knowledge acquired in this programme.

The programme is designed for students and working adults who demonstrate that they have already achieved the equivalent of the first year of study through previous tertiary education.

This degree is fully accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world’s biggest professional health and safety organisation. This programme is also approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in its qualifying criteria as a requirement in applying to be a Workplace and Health Safety Officer (WSHO).

Professional Accreditation
This programme was developed in response to a demand for professionals in Singapore who can access both areas. The degree provides a sound theoretical base and skills necessary to enable graduate professionals to be:

Fully accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world’s largest professional health and safety organisation.
Recognised by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in its qualifying criteria as a requirement in applying to be a Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO).
Complimentary student IOSH membership for all new incoming students commencing in May 2019 and beyond.

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

YEAR 2 MODULES (ARRANGED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
ENVS2620	Bioscience for EOHS
ENVS2710	Environmental Control Practice
OHSE2610	OHS Practice
OHSE2630	Occupational Health
OHSE2640	Hygiene and Toxicology I
OHSE2720	Ergonomics for OHS
OHSE2730	Occupational Safety
OHSE2740	EOHS Management I

YEAR 3 MODULES (ARRANGED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
ENVS3610	Environmental Impact Assessment
ENVS3750	Industrial Ecology for EOHS
OHSE3620	Epidemiology and Environmental Health
OHSE3630	Hygiene and Toxicology II
OHSE3640	Research Methods in EOHS
OHSE3710	International Perspectives on EOHS
OHSE3720	EOHS Law
OHSE3740	Risk Assessment and Management

Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and subject to change.

Entry Requirements

Local Qualifications

Diploma in Health, Science or Engineering from a local polytechnic or other recognized institutions; OR
Diploma in Industrial engineering from PSB Academy; OR
Other Diploma or equivalent qualification that would be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Minimum Age Requirement

16 years old

Exemptions
The table below lists further module exemptions for specified additional qualifications. Additional qualifications must have been completed within 8 years prior to commencing in this programme in order to be considered.

Qualification / Training Certificate	Exemption
Environmental Control Officer Course	ENVS2710 Environmental Control Practice
WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health	OHSE2610 OHS Practice OHSE2730 Occupational Safety OHSE2740 EOHS Management I OHSE3740 Risk Assessment and Management

English Language Requirements

Applicants should either possess a diploma from a recognised institution where English is the sole medium of instruction; OR
IELTS 6.0 (with no subbands below 6.0)

Note that all qualifications must be completed within eight years prior to commencement of the programme in order to be considered. Applicants with qualifications that are over eight years old, or with other relevant diploma qualifications may also apply, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the university.

Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

24 months

Intake Periods

January, May, September

Fees & Funding

Total Course Fees

Singapore-based Students
For New Students: S$27,734.40

Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students
Application Fee: S$128.40
Student Development Fee: S$321.00

All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and may be subject to change annually.

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