Overview
Is Occupational Safety and Health for You?
The field of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is crucial for ensuring the wellbeing of workers across various industries. If you have a keen interest in creating safe working environments, this programme is for you. The Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health equips you with the knowledge to identify potential hazards and implement safety measures.
This programme explores a variety of subjects such as
safety & health regulations, construction safety, industrial
hygiene, OSH risk management, emergency response
plan, and accident investigation among others. The
Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health will provide
you with a range of theoretical and practical skills to enable
you to practise across a range of industries and
environments.
Career Impact
Career Prospect
Graduates of our Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health will be equipped to seek a career as:
- OSH Specialists
- Safety Managers
- OSH Consultants
- Safety and Health Officer (SHO)
Career Organisation
Graduates can find opportunities in various organisations, including:
- Heavy Industry facilities
- Oil & gas facilities
- Chemical factories
- Production plants
- Training institutes
- Construction firms
Course Structure
Course Description
The Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health (Hons) is a comprehensive three-year programme designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of occupational safety and health. This OSH degree emphasises a holistic understanding of workplace safety, focusing on proactive measures to prevent accidents and illnesses.
Throughout our Occupational Safety and Health degree, students will delve into topics such as safety & health legislation, OSH risk assessment, and emergency preparedness among others. By the end of the course, graduates will be well-prepared to take on leadership roles and make significant contributions to creating safer and healthier work environments.
Year 1
- Introduction to Management
- Legal Aspects of Safety and Health
- Occupational Health
- Occupational Safety
- Human Resource Management
- Introduction to OSH
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- OSH Training and Development
- OSH Management Systems
Year 2
- Industrial Hygiene
- Industrial Ergonomics
- Managing Change
- Accident Investigation and Prevention
- Fire Prevention and Protection
- OSH Risk Management
- Industrial Chemical
- Quality Management
- Occupational Stress
- Occupational Psychology
- Basics Life Support
- Elementary Statistics
- Research Methods
- Environmental Management and
Sustainability - Emergency Preparedness and Response
Year 3
- Construction Safety
- Occupational Safety and Health Issues at Workplace
- Industrial Relations
- Ethics in OSH Profession
- Safety Leadership
- Academic Project
- Industrial Training
The Experience
Who is teaching?
Students are taught by experienced lecturers from relevant industries and researchers employed by UoC with the following methodologies:
- Lectures and tutorials
- Written assessments
- Laboratory experiment sessions
- Industrial training
- Field work
- Field/Industrial visit
- Industrial speaker
- SP 2022
On Campus Learning
Virtual Tour of University Cyberjaya Campus
Off Campus Learning
Solve World Challenges
Occupational safety and health are critical concerns in today’s workplaces, and the demand for skilled professionals in this field continues to rise. Our Occupational Safety & Health degree programme is designed to prepare you to tackle complex safety issues, implement effective health and safety measures, and ensure a safe working environment across various industries. Our graduates will be well-positioned to lead and innovate in the field of OSH, making a significant impact on global workplace safety standards.
Entry Requirement
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| UOC Foundation or other equivalent programme (Foundation) | Pass with CGPA 2.00* and pass in English and credits in Mathematics and ONE Science subject (Biology/Chemistry/Physics/General Science) at SPM or Equivalent |
| STPM (STPM) | Pass with Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any TWO subjects and pass in English and credit in Mathematics and Science at the SPM level or Equivalent |
| A-Level (A-Level) | Pass with Grade D in any TWO subjects and a credit (Grade C) in Science at O-Levels or Equivalent |
| Diploma in Related Field (Diploma) | Diploma (Level 4, MQF) / Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM)<br>• Pass with at least a CGPA of 2.00* |
| APEL A (Other) | — |
|
For International Students Only
MUET Band 3 or CEFR (Low B2) |
