Undergraduate

for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals (part-time)

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Gain an internationally recognised NEBOSH diploma and advance your career prospects in occupational health and safety with this flexible qualification from the University of Hull.
You'll study part-time over an 18-month period, giving you the chance to fit your qualification around your current work or family commitments.
The degree-level qualification will take you and your employer to the forefront of health and safety, with the knowledge to make informed decisions to fulfil your business objectives and legal obligations.
We have trained students from HSE, The Environment Agency, Siemens, BP, INEOS, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and Police Service, and many other organisations.
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Gain a globally recognised NEBOSH diploma to take you and your employer to the forefront of health and safety. 

This 18-month part-time national diploma is ideal if you want to reinforce or advance a career in occupational health and safety.

It provides the understanding that supports competent performance as an occupational health and safety practitioner.

  • NEBOSH

    accredited programme

  • Flexible

    18 month, part-time degree

  • Become a member

    of the industry body IOSH 1

  • Work on real projects

    with major industrial firms 2

  • Option to study

    for a full degree

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About this course

The NEBOSH National Diploma is a well-recognised health and safety qualification designed to meet the needs of the modern workplace.

It helps in the development of professional competence and enables you and your organisation to make informed decisions to manage risk and meet your business objectives and legal obligations.

As a degree-level qualification, it is one you can be proud of and enrolling on the diploma means you're also automatically enrolled on the four-year BSc in Safety and Environmental Management (with NEBOSH).

So you could stop after obtaining the NEBOSH diploma – or continue your studies and add the BSc qualification to your CV too.

The diploma also meets the academic requirements for graduate membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Scheduled study hours and how you’re assessed

If you’re enrolled on our part time programme of study, you can expect to complete about 20 hours of academic work each week.

Choose your modules

Know – workplace health and safety principles (UK)

This module follows the NEBOSH National Diploma Unit ND1 syllabus. Topics covered include principles of risk management including identifying hazards, risk assessment and developing a risk management strategy. Developing a health and safety policy strategy. Principles of health and safety law, guidance and best practice; and how the health and safety professional can contribute to health and safety legal actions. Promoting a positive health and safety culture.  Measuring health and safety performance. 

Compulsory20 credits

Do – controlling workplace safety issues (UK) - 1

This module follows the NEBOSH National Diploma Unit ND3 syllabus. Topics covered include general workplace issues: principles of fire and explosion, workplace fire risk assessment, storage handling and processing of dangerous substances, work equipment, pressure systems, mechanical handling, electrical safety and safety in construction and demolition, confined space working and management, workplace transport issues and driving for work risk management.

Compulsory20 credits
2 Modules

Do – controlling workplace safety issues (UK) - 2

This module follows the NEBOSH National Diploma Unit ND2 syllabus. Topics covered include General aspects of occupational health and hygiene, principles of toxicology and epidemiology, evaluating risk from hazardous substances and biological agents, preventive and protective measures concerning hazardous substances and biological agents, noise and vibration, ionising and non-ionising radiation, mental ill-health and musculoskeletal issues.

Compulsory20 credits

Application of health and safety management in the workplace

A workplace-based assignment drawing upon knowledge and understanding of material in Units ND1, ND2 and ND3 and applying this in a real workplace situation. It comprises a critical analysis of how health and safety is managed in a workplace leading to a set of justified, proportionate recommendations to improve performance.

Compulsory20 credits
2 Modules

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Fees & funding

How much is it?

  • Year 1: £5,778
  • Year 2: £2,734

Fees are paid at the start of each year of these courses and the fees stated above are for the first year only. Fees can change from year to year so the fee for the second year may be higher than that for the first year.

Some values include NEBOSH exam fees, and these may change before the course starts.

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Our academics

Our staff are at the forefront of research with connections to policy makers and industries that can drive real change.

They have extensive experience in various specialist roles within occupational health and safety, and are recognised by the sector’s governing bodies for their expertise.

Take a look at our facilities

Brynmor Jones Library

Our 7-storey library is home to 1 million+ books, extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world, and stunning panoramic views of the city from the 7th floor.

Open access PCs

You’ll find over 400 open-access PCs at your disposal in our library. There’s also group learning rooms with big-screen PCs, teaching rooms and private study rooms – plus interactive projector tables.

One campus, everything you need

Modern accommodation and sports centre, 7-storey library, bars and coffee shops, a mini-supermarket, beautiful green spaces – everything you’ll need is right here on one single-site campus.

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Future prospects

This qualification is designed for aspiring health and safety professionals looking to invest in their future prospects.

It will equip you with the skills and competence to promote and improve health, safety and environmental performance, and give you the confidence to be a professional in what can often be a challenging and diverse workplace – skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Job opportunities are broad, offering great challenges to those seeking to develop a career in a demanding and developing profession.

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Your next steps

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

The standard way to apply for this course is through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skill, qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing your academic qualifications.

Not ready to apply?

Visit our next Open Day, and see all that Hull has to offer for yourself. Talk to our lecturers about your subject, find out what university is really like from our current students, and take a tour of our beautiful campus and amazing facilities.

  1. This course satisfies academic requirements for graduate membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) which can lead to chartered membership.
  2. Industry links have included projects with AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Reckitt, Schlumberger and Unilever.

 

All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

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