Program Overview
The Occupational Health (EU applicants only) at University College Cork is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Occupational Health (EU applicants only) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 11,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Occupational Health (EU applicants only) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- health and safety management
- research methods
- disease prevention and health protection
- health promotion
- training and development issues
- development and interpersonal skills in occupational settings
- legal aspects of health and safety
- risk assessment
- Research Methods and Information Retrieval in Occupational Health
- Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Workplace
- Psychology Applied to Occupational Health and Safety
- Principles of Psychosocial Epidemiology
- Applied Psychosocial Epidemiology
- Critical Appraisal of Publications in Occupational Health
- Legal Aspects of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare
- Training and Development Issues in Occupational Health
- Risk Assessment and Management Programmes in the Workplace
- Applied Research for Occupational Health
- Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing Dissertation
- demonstrate an awareness of occupational health from a multidisciplinary perspective including epidemiology, psychology, public health, safety science, law and training and development, occupational medicine
- practice measures to prevent disease and injury, and to protect and promote health and safety in occupational settings
- perform risk assessments in the workplace including psychosocial risk factors
- identify the role of psychology in improving the quality of work life
- develop skills to protect and promote the safety, health and well-being of workers
- employ skills to critically appraise publications and statistics and stay up-to-date with the newest research evidence
- apply research evidence to occupational health and safety interventions and health promotion strategies by taking relevant legislation into account
- design occupational health training and development programmes in line with organisational policy
- carry out a focused piece of scholarly research and health and safety programme evaluation.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates for the MSc programme in Occupational Health must normally meet one of the following criteria:
a primary degree in a cognate area or equivalent plus relevant professional experience as adjudged by the College of Medicine and Health, or
a minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare or an equivalent qualification (minimum Second Class Honours Grade I) and a relevant professional qualification and relevant work experience as adjudged by the College of Medicine and Health.
Selection will be based on academic achievement and relevant work experience. All applicants will be invited to an interview and have to satisfy the selection committee
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,925 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
University College Cork is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months