Master Diploma in OHS

This masters diploma program is a qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals which has been designed to provide students with the expertise required to undertake a career as a safety and health practitioner and also provides a sound basis for progression to postgraduate study in the similar field or other competent industries.

In recognition of the importance of this crucial business area, we have worked with experienced practitioners in designing this programme. This expertise, along with informed academic knowledge, provides a course which teaches the skills and knowledge for the practical application of strategic health, safety and risk management essential in the professional environment today.

The course would also be of interest to managers who wish to attain a formal management qualification in this area and others who wish to have onward career development in this field.

Course overview

This course provide students with the necessary means to develop the capacity to carry out independent scientific and technical research and assessments on environmental issues. In addition, students will learn to analyse and assess environmental systems and problems be able to propose sustainable solutions to environmental problems and contribute to the development of policies and strategies for environmental planning.

This masters diploma programme enhances you to understand natural systems processes in a sustainable way and apply this knowledge in your day-to-day work. 

The aims of the programme are

• To develop the students research and analytical skills
• To develop a wider and more in-depth understanding of occupational health, safety, environment and risk management theory and practice.
• The course is designed to meet the needs of existing or aspiring managers and leaders in health or allied organizations