The MSc Occupational Health at University College Cork is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in preventing and managing work-related illnesses and injuries. This programme integrates occupational health and safety into a multidisciplinary perspective, offering you the opportunity to study modern scientific concepts and research evidence on the causation, prevention, and management of workplace accidents, injuries, and diseases. You will explore critical areas such as risk assessment, safety management, and the legal frameworks surrounding worker wellbeing, preparing you for impactful roles in this vital field.
Delivered wholly online and studied part-time over 22 months, this flexible Masters degree allows you to balance professional development with your current commitments. You will engage with core modules covering principles of occupational health and safety, management systems, and research methods, alongside electives and a significant dissertation project. Throughout your studies, you will develop advanced analytical and practical skills, graduating with the confidence and competence to lead and implement effective health and safety strategies in diverse organisational settings.