Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (Top-Up)

This course is currently under review until further notice. We regret to inform that we will not be accepting any enquiries at the moment. You may explore other programmes here.

The Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety programme is a unique degree combining environmental management and emerging EOHS issues effectively.

This unique degree course by the University of Newcastle exposes you to the essentials in the management & practice of environmental health and safety management. Graduates can assume professional roles in the management and practice of environmental health and safety management by applying knowledge acquired in this programme.

The programme is designed for students and working adults who demonstrate that they have already achieved the equivalent of the first year of study through previous tertiary education.

This degree is fully accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world’s biggest professional health and safety organisation. This programme is also approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in its qualifying criteria as a requirement in applying to be a Workplace and Health Safety Officer (WSHO).

Professional Accreditation

This programme was developed in response to a demand for professionals in Singapore who can access both areas. The degree provides a sound theoretical base and skills necessary to enable graduate professionals to

• Fully accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world’s largest professional health and safety organisation.
• Recognised by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in its qualifying criteria as a requirement in applying to be a Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO)

• • Diploma in Health, Science or Engineering from a local Polytechnic or other recognized institutions; OR
  • Other Diploma or equivalent qualification that would be assessed on a case-by-case basis

  Note that, in order to be considered for admission, all previous qualifications must have been completed within eight years prior to lodging an admission application. Applicants with qualifications that are over eight-years-old or with other relevant diploma qualifications may also apply, but will be required to submit a detailed resume outlining work experience and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by The University.

  Minimum Age Requirement

  • 16 years old

  Exemptions

  The table below lists further module exemptions for specified additional qualifications. Additional qualifications must have been completed within 8 years prior to commencing in this programme in order to be considered.

  Qualification / Training Certificate	Exemption
  Environmental Control Officer Course	ENVS2710 Environmental Control Practice
  WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health	OHSE2610 OHS Practice OHSE2730 Occupational Safety OHSE2740 EOHS Management I OHSE3740 Risk Assessment and Management

• IELTS overall minimum of 6.0 with no subtest result below 6.0