MSc / PGDip Health, Safety and Environment Management at University of Birmingham

This course equips you with essential skills to meet industry and regulatory demands for integrating occupational health, safety, and environmental issues, ensuring compliance and promoting sustainable practices. Our MSc Health, Safety and Environment Management course equips you with the skills to identify, assess, and manage risks, ensuring safe and sustainable practices across various industries. Our Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)-accredited MSc in Health, Safety and Environment Management equips you with the skills for certified-level membership, addressing industry demands to integrate occupational health, safety, and environmental issues.

Department: Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: MSc: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; Diploma: 1 year full-time; 2years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Both the MSc and the Postgraduate Diploma are offered on a full-time (one-year) or part-time (two-year) basis. All modules are compulsory. Modules include Assessment and Control of Occupational Risks, Chemical and Biological Incident Management, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability Management & Leadership (online), Organisational Factors for Health and Safety, Safety Technology, Dissertation with Placement.

Career pathways

The skills you gain from this course are highly sought after globally by top consultancies, leading commercial companies, and influential government and non-governmental organizations. You’ll be equipped to tackle complex challenges, drive innovation, and implement sustainable solutions, ensuring you are well-prepared for a successful career in diverse and dynamic sectors.

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