• To develop advanced understanding of concepts and issues of Occupational & Environmental safety and Health.
• To provide training in the recognition, evaluation and control of occupational and environmental safety and health challenges.
• To address the urgent and growing need for the development of a cadre of professionals with competencies in Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health (OESH).
• To enhance the development, design implementation and management of complex OESH issues both in the private and public sector.
• To encourage functional awareness of the key issues related to environmental and occupational safety and the development of a proactive attitude to the expectations and demands of occupational and environmental safety and health on governments, environmental management, business enterprises, educational institutions, trade unions, workers and the public.
• To ensure that issues of cultural and individual diversity that are relevant to the Caribbean experience are fully integrated into training and practice.

Entry Requirements

• Either a First Degree or its equivalent in basic or applied sciences or related areas.
• Advanced placement for applicants with prior training in health and safety and suitable work experience.
• Applicants without prior OESH training or experience: arrangements will be made to bring their knowledge base up to the required level.

Areas of Research

Industrial hygiene, workplace safety, all aspects of environment, ergonomics, toxicology, standards and policy development.

Programme Duration

Full-time: 1 year

Part-time: 2 years

Courses are taught weekday evenings, weekends, holidays and the occasional weekday as required.