The Department of Chemistry, through the OESH Programme, offers the Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational & Environmental Safety and Health.
The Masters Programme prepares persons to develop, design, implement and manage complex OESH programmes and systems. Graduates are able to provide consultancy services and education. The Doctoral Programme prepares persons to provide high level leadership in OESH research and policy design, implementation, analysis and evaluation.
Applicants must have either a First Degree or its equivalent in basic or applied sciences. Advanced placement will be made for applicants with prior training in health and safety and suitable work experience. Candidates with only the B.Sc. Degree or its equivalent are required to enroll in the final year B.Sc. (OESH) course before entering their M.Sc. or postgraduate research programme.
Full-time: Two (2) years Part-time: Four (4) years
Full-time: Three (3) years Part-time: Six (6) years
Applications for MPhil and PhD programmes are accepted year round.
Industrial hygiene, workplace safety, all aspects of environment, ergonomics, toxicology, standards and policy development.
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
