Occupational Hygiene MSc
Course Overview - Occupational Hygiene MSc
This distance-learning Master’s in Occupational Hygiene covers all aspects of occupational hygiene, emphasising learning, research and essential critical thinking.
Occupational hygiene is concerned with the identification, evaluation and management of chemical, physical and biological agents arising from work. Theres currently a huge demand from large multinational companies for trained occupational hygienists.
Our masters course covers all aspects of occupational hygiene, and you will complete a dissertation based on an occupational hygiene topic....
<strong>This distance-learning Master’s in Occupational Hygiene covers all aspects of occupational hygiene, emphasising learning, research and essential critical thinking.</strong><br/><br/>Occupational hygiene is concerned with the identification, evaluation and management of chemical, physical and biological agents arising from work. Theres currently a huge demand from large multinational companies for trained occupational hygienists.<br/><br/>Our masters course covers all aspects of occupational hygiene, and you will complete a dissertation based on an occupational hygiene topic. Youll be able to apply for funding from the British Occupational Hygiene Society to cover any research costs involved.<br/><br/>Occupational hygienists are employed in a wide range of industries, including the petrochemical industry, manufacturing, mining, aero-industry, service sectors and the health sector. Many hygienists are also actively involved in research in a range of related fields.<br/><br/>This course is accredited by two professional bodies: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as well as the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).<br/><br/><strong>What you should know about this course</strong><br/>• You’ll develop the essential critical thinking skills for professionals in the field<br/><br/><br/><br/>• To gain an MSc, you will complete a dissertation on an occupational hygiene topic. A Postgraduate Diploma is available if you do not wish to pursue the dissertation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You study by distance learning. We provide study guides and electronic sources, and invite you to learning centres in the autumn and the spring to meet tutors and other students<br/><br/><br/><br/>• This course is accredited by two professional bodies: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as well as the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Unknown
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Course Code
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Institution Code
G70
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, International, Republic of Ireland | £1,967 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |




















