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Occupational Health and Safety Management (Distance Learning) (Learning at Work) PgCert

University of Portsmouth

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    University of Portsmouth

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    JAN-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

If you're looking to advance your career in health and safety management within the workplace, our distance learning PgCert Occupational Health and Safety course is the perfect next step. You'll study for an accredited university qualification, without needing to leave your current job.

This course will enhance your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, all while developing your confidence in delivering sound professional judgements in the workplace.

You'll graduate with the knowledge and skill necessary to fulfil your potential as a health and safety professional; you'll have the creativity, independence and enterprise to advance further professionally. On completion of this course, you'll also be sufficiently qualified to apply for Graduate Membership to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

What you'll experience

On this course, you'll:

  • have the opportunity to analyse and evaluate the management, regulation and promotion of occupational health and safety in UK and international workplaces
  • study at a university that has offered courses in Health and Safety to serve industrial and professional needs since 1976
  • be supported through our online virtual learning environment called Moodle. The Moodle environment is a rich source of information – both formal and informal
  • be directed towards independent study through a range of activities, including online tutorials, podcasts and tutor-led discussion sessions, which will provide you with the opportunity to interact with staff and fellow students
  • have access to our Library's vast selection of electronic resources, including e-books and journals, available anywhere, 24/7, with staff always on hand to help out

Careers and opportunities

When you finish the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to advance your career with your current employer and boost your long-term career prospects.

After the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

What can you do with an Occupational Health and Safety Management qualification?

Previous graduates have gone onto to hold senior positions in the industry, including health and safety roles in the oil and gas industry, construction, local and national governments, the manufacturing sector, as well as film and television.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 4,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP, England

Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Brand new sports facilities at the Ravelin sports centre, including an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    49th out of 122 6

    35th out of 58 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    126 57%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    42nd

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    76th

    45
  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    125 55%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    39th

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    28th

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