Undergraduate Prospectus 2014
Science
Occupational Safety and Health The BSc is intended for those whose primary function is the maintenance of safety and health within industry, commerce and public bodies. ABOUT THE COURSE The job of the safety professional has expanded from the traditional role of accident prevention and protection of individual employees to include safety management systems, risk assessment, risk reduction and risk control techniques. There has been a change in the ‘ethos’ of legislation, the new philosophy is based on assessment and control of risk rather than prescriptive measures. The course is designed to cater for candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and it will give you the confidence to manage the health and safety of your own organisations, or, if not yet in employment, to be in a competitive position for work. In order to perform their duties effectively, the safety professional must fully understand the concept of risk, be aware of specific risks, effects on workers and control and preventative strategies. They must also be prepared to deal with detailed legislation, be aware of the financial implications of decisions and obtain the best working environment at affordable costs. YOUR LEARNING Year 1 You will be given a broad base from which more advanced topics can be developed. Students successfully completing Year 1 can progress to Year 2 in Occupational Safety and Health, or Environmental Health. The contents of the modules include: cells and molecules, dealing with data, biodiversity, chemistry and reactions, scientific investigation and health and safety at work. Year 2 Modules are specific to safety and health and cover all the main topic areas. A variety of speakers will deliver specific information relating to their own area of expertise e.g. general health and safety management, Page – 173
health and safety law, construction, radiation, technology, health and hygiene and risk management. Year 3 The emphasis in Year 3 is on management, to enable students to understand the principles and application of managing health and safety in the workplace. Environmental management is introduced and modules include: case studies, professional skills, environmental responsibilities, managing health and safety within business and a safety management project. oUR CAREERS ADVISER SAYS There is a growing demand for well-qualified and suitably trained graduates to assist in the solution of health and safety, environmental and waste management problems. Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in local authorities, public sector organisations, education, construction, shipbuilding and insurance companies. Jobs have been secured as health and safety officers or consultants, trainers, and risk assessors, with major companies such as Barr Construction, Barclays Global Corporate Security, Magnox North Limited and Chemring Energetics UK Ltd. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Upon successful completion of the BSc programme, students can apply to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) to become a graduate member and could therefore, on acceptance, use the designatory letters Grad IOSH. This category denotes those who are academically qualified to become Chartered Members, but are currently completing a mandatory IPD/CPD cycle.
Entry UCAS B920 P BSc/OSH Campus Paisley School Science Duration BSc 3 years (full-time) Contact Jan Miller 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) uni-direct@uws.ac.uk
Year 1 SQA Highers: BBBC including 2 science based subjects (Biology and Chemistry preferred) plus SQA Standard Grade English and Maths. GCE A-Levels: CCC including 1 science subject (Biology or Chemistry preferred) plus GCSE English and Maths. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points. Year 2 Scottish Baccalaureate: Science (advanced entry to Year 2 will be dependent on subjects studied and grade of award). SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Health and Safety, or closely related subject. Year 3 SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND/ Foundation Degree: Health and Safety, or closely related subject. Other equivalent academic, vocational or professional qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH) may be considered for entry. Your previous and current experiences and level of responsibility will be taken into consideration.
“An excellent and comprehensive course which provides the knowledge and understanding required to progress to the higher levels of the health and safety profession.” Nicholas Goodings Occupational Safety and Health graduate