Environmental Health and Safety Sruthanna Sláinte & Sábháilteachta Comhshaoil

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.

This is a Conversion Course. 

An honours bachelor degree (2.2 grade or higher) or equivalent in a Science, Engineering, Technology, Construction, Environmental Health or related discipline is required. Eligible candidates may be interviewed.

This MSc level course, routinely engages in class based discussions using real life scenarios covering a wide variety of knowledge domains including law, engineering, science and psychology. Presentation skills are therefore required as candidates will be expected to debate with their colleagues and lecturers on a wide variety of risk related issues.

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 strong evidence of fluency in written and spoken English gained through their professional experience.

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

• Year 1: Tuesday 10.00 - 17.00
• Year 2: 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 will open in February 2025.

Non-EU Students

Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programs that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.