This master in Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management (MSc) has an emphasis on developing professional skills and is delivered by a mix of academics with a practice background and practitioners working in the industry. The University's strong links within the industry and professional bodies mean that this long-standing course is well respected internationally.
The International Labour Organisation estimates there are over a million work-related deaths each year with over 100 million workers affected by accidents or through ill health. Companies are increasingly recognizing that the protection of employees is of financial benefit and this degree program utilizes a range of approaches including process safety, behavior-based, management systems, and adaptive systems to develop an appropriate safety culture.
In addition in the MSc in Occupational Health and Safety at Middlesex University, you will gain the theoretical skills in the environmental assessment that many employers align with health and safety functions.