Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (B.Sc. OHSE)
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (B.Sc. OHSE) is a four year degree that prepares graduates to anticipate, identify, control, and evaluate workplace hazards and for professional management roles. The program is founded on current best practices in OHSE and embeds competences and certifications from the International Network of Safety & Health Professional Organizations (INSHPO), the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). An integration of theory with application in laboratory and diverse work placements prepares graduates to join the workforce as autonomous and competent practitioners who can promote professional and ethical behavior, identify health, safety and environmental hazards in the workplace, assess the risk of those hazards, and implement control measures including health, safety and environmental laws, standards, and international best practices to eliminate or minimize those risks. Graduates are employed in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, health care, education, and oil and gas.
Program Duration:
4 years
Accreditation:
Various courses embedded in the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (B.Sc. OHSE) are accredited through the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), a leading specialized accreditation association for health, safety, environment and wellbeing management. For more information on UDST’s NEBOSH accreditation, please visit www.nebosh.org.uk
The Occupational Health, Safety and Environment diploma program is accredited through the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world’s largest membership organization for health and safety professionals. IOSH is committed to ensuring that global work practices are safe, healthy and sustainable. For more information on UDST’s IOSH accreditation. For more information on UDST’s IOSH accreditation, please visit iosh.com
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus one final year Mathematics, and successful completion of two of three final year Science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with a minimum score of 60%; OR
2. Two-year Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Diploma from UDST, or equivalent.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years of graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (B.Sc. OHSE) program, graduates will be able to:
PEO06. Attain professional certification and higher education
PEO07. Be active members ready to serve the society locally and
internationally
PEO01. Demonstrate technical competency and leadership to
become occupational health and safety professionals
leading to a successful career
PEO02. Pursue lifelong learning in generating innovative safety
solutions using research and complex problem-solving
skills
PEO03. Have successful careers in industry, government,
academia and military as innovative occupational health
and safety professionals
PEO04. Be successful in solving safety problems associated with
various industries
PEO05. Continue to learn and advance their careers through
activities such as participation in professional
organizations
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (B.Sc. OHSE) program, graduates will be prepared to:
SLO06. Make OHS decisions and judgments based on
knowledge of national laws, industry standards,
guidelines, and codes of practice
SLO07. Plan for and appropriately respond to potential OHS
emergencies
SLO08. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member
or leader of a diverse team in multi-disciplinary and
multicultural setting
SLO01. Assist with the planning of an organization’s OHS
compliance and performance strategy
SLO02. Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
to analyze causes, consequences and controls related to
work tasks
SLO03. Coordinate workplace inspection, investigation, and audit
activities to systematically monitor OHS compliance and
performance
SLO04. Produce oral and written reports for management about
OHS performance with recommendations for corrective
action
SLO05. Communicate, engage with and influence others to
mitigate OHS risks and optimize OHS performance
Graduates of the Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Program (B.Sc. OHSE) are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or post-graduate research.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (B.Sc. OHSE) program prepares graduates for an exciting and rewarding career in the field of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment in any industry. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, including but not limited to, the following:
