Bachelor of Science (Hons) Safety, Health and Environmental Management (Leeds Beckett University)
Course Information
Description
Programme Objectives
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Safety, Health and Environmental Management programme aims to provide an education which equips students with a range of knowledge and practical skills, which will support a career as Health and Safety Practitioners in both the private and public sectors. It is anticipated that such a practitioner will have the ability to make a contribution to their organisations, the wider community, profession and wider society. Students will have acquired in-depth knowledge and developed appropriate related skills that are associated with, competent Risk Management strategies and techniques. Students successfully completing the programme will be prepared for the world of work as Health and Safety Practitioners. Such practitioners will have the ability and attitudes to develop, deliver and evaluate occupational health and safety issues in a range of settings, contributing to and securing enhanced professional practice through the continuing professional development and lifelong learning. Environmental Management as well as elements of Occupational Health and Well Being are also included within the course, because these areas are often included within the remit of the Health and Safety Practitioner, and whilst it involves a separate body of scientific, technical and legal knowledge, the same skills and competencies are required by practitioners in this area.
Professional Accreditations
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore
This programme is recognised by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) as one of the qualifications for Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) registration.
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
The course is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as meeting the requirements for Graduate Membership. Graduates may then progress to Chartered Membership status on satisfactory completion of appropriate work experience and professional assessments.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Approved Course
The BSc (Hons) Safety Health and Environmental Management programme is under the List of CPD Approved Courses for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 17 and above and must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:
Year 1 Entry
- 3 GCE ‘A’ Levels (adding up to at least 104 UCAS tariff points), with minimum grade BCC, excluding General Studies, or equivalent; OR
- International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences awarded by MDIS; OR
- International Foundation Diploma in Engineering awarded by MDIS; OR
- International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art (STEMA) awarded by MDIS; OR
- Other PEI's equivalent qualifications in the cognate areas of Engineering, Construction, Chemistry or Biomedical Sciences with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education that would be assessed on a case-by-case basis
Year 2 Entry
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (WSH); OR
- Any one of the following NEBOSH Diplomas:
- NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management;
- NEBOSH International Diploma in Environmental Management;
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety;
- NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; OR
- Local polytechnic diplomas from a related subject area (including life-sciences and engineering based programmes) that have been formally recognised by the University or are deem to be equivalent; OR
- Other qualifications recognised by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as conferring eligibility for Technician Membership
Year 3 Entry
- WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) for Year 3 entry; OR
- tudents who have obtained the relevant qualification (WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health) would be granted certain exemptions for level 5. With that, students need to clear the module "Understanding the Research Process" of 3 months duration before being able to proceed to Level 6 (Year 3 equivalent). Total duration is 15months.
Note: All applications are subject to University approval.
English Language Requirements
The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:
- GCE O Level English Grade C6; OR
- IELTS 6.0 (with no skills below 5.5); OR
- MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) Advanced Level – minimum 60%; OR
- Pass MDIS English Placement Test – minimum 81%; OR
- University approved equivalent
The following qualifications are deemed by the University to be exempt from meeting the requirements because applicants have already demonstrated equivalence to gain entry to and/or complete the qualification.
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please visit https://www.mdis.edu.sg/student-pass-application for detailed information.
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
Year 1
- Environmental Science
- Food Science & Control
- Introduction to Housing
- Law & Safety Management
- New & Developing Practitioner
- The Psychosocial Context of Health
Year 2
- Health and Safety Law in Practice
- Professional Practice (SHEMB)
- Understanding the Research Process
- Environmental Management
- Organisation and Safety Management
- Toxicology and Occupational Health and Hygiene
Year 3
- Ergonomics
- Hazardous Agents
- Hazardous Industries
- Sensible Risk Management
- Honours Project
- Client-based Study
Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching modules:
- The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 120 (lecture)
- The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 30 (tutorial/practical)