Course Title: Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety
Conversion Course
This MSc programme is delivered in three streams; the original Environmental Health & Safety stream, established in 1999; the Health Safety and Human Factors stream introduced in 2019 and the Construction Safety Stream which was validated in 2024. The programme enjoys a widespread academic and professional reputation and is accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The Human Factors stream also gives access to full membership for the Irish Human Factors Ergonomics Society.
There is growing demand in Ireland for Environmental Health and Safety professionals (EHS) and in particular in the disciplines of Ergonomics, Human Factors and Construction Safety.
The objectives of the MSc. programme are to provide students with:
- A framework for lifelong learning
- The skills necessary to critically evaluate cutting-edge scientific and technical developments related to EHS, Ergonomics, Human Factors and Construction Safety
- An in-depth understanding and knowledge in their chosen discipline area
- Competency in EHS, Ergonomics, Human Factors and Construction Safety
- Core risk management skills with and the ability to further develop these skills
- The ability to plan, perform, analyse and report hypothesis-driven research
All modules on the MSc EHS programme can be taken as CPD award by those not enrolled on the Masters programme, and by past graduates.
Professional Accreditation
Accredited by IOSH, the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.
- An honours bachelor degree (2.2 grade or higher) or equivalent in a Science or Engineering discipline is required.
- At least five years of experience, at a managerial level, in an environmental health and safety discipline is required.
Students will also need to show excellent communication skills within a risk related work environment. Accordingly, it will be expected that international student applicants will have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or better (with nothing less than 6 in each component), with strong evidence of fluency in written and spoken English gained through their professional experience. See the English Language Requirements on our website for further information.
Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate courses satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the course of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific courses.
Graduates are expected to be employed within manufacturing, technology, construction, public and private sectors, chemical, environmental and associated industries in a variety of health, hygiene, safety, fire, food, quality, regulatory, consultancy and related roles.
The delivery of all streams will include nine common modules being taught which are;
- Risk Assessment Dr Victor Hrymak
- Risk Management Dr Victor Hrymak
- Environmental Health and Safety Dr Victor Hrymak
- Industrial and Occupational Hygiene Dr Victor Hrymak
- Occupational Safety and Health Dr Maria Chiara Leva
- Building Assessment Dr Victor Hrymak
- Fire Safety Dr Victor Hrymak
- Integrated Case Study Dr Victor Hrymak
- The Dissertation
Those candidates who opt for the MSc in Environmental Health & Safety stream, will take the following module:
- Environmental Management Dr Victor Hrymak
Those candidates who opt for the MSc in Health Safety & Human Factors stream will take the following following module:
- Ergonomics and Human Factors Dr Maria Chiara Leva
Those candidates who opt for the MSc in Construction Safety stream will take the following following module:
- Construction Safety Case Study
Semester 1
- Risk Assessment [Mandatory]
- Environmental Health and Safety [Mandatory]
- Occupational Safety and Health [Mandatory]
- Environmental Health and Safety Dissertation [Mandatory]
- Building Assessment [Mandatory]
Semester 2
- Risk Management [Mandatory]
- Environmental Management II [Mandatory]
- Environmental Health and Safety Dissertation [Mandatory]
- Fire Safety [Mandatory]
- Integrated Case Study [Mandatory]
- Industrial and Occupational Hygiene [Mandatory]
- Ergonomics and Human Factors [Mandatory]
- Construction Safety Case Study Assessment [Mandatory]
- Tuesday 10:00-17:00
- Wednesday 10:00-17:00
Note: Due to restrictions on Student Visas, International students are required to attend a full-time, classroom based programme.
Applications for this course are now open.
For further information, please visit How To Apply