There is a continuing demand across industry and the public sector for qualified environmental, health and safety practitioners, as organisations try to keep ahead of the vast range of legislation that now applies in these areas. Health and safety officers and managers, occupational health personnel, environmental officers amongst others, play a pivotal role in implementing policies and managing ongoing compliance with their legal responsibilities in this regard.

 

This IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) accredited, Level 7 degree combines these two different, but related disciplines that are increasingly operationally linked in the workplace. It is a one-year add on level 7 BSc delivered part-time, over two years and is aimed at higher certificate (Level 6) holders who wish to obtain a degree level qualification, as well as those already employed in environmental, health and safety positions who wish to obtain a recognised degree in this discipline.

 

Eligible, enrolled Students on this program can access IOSH student membership for the duration of their studies and successful completion of this accredited programme will facilitate Certified Membership of the professional body, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). IOSH is the only organisation to offer Chartered Membership to Health & Safety Practitioners affording international recognition to the award.