Bachelor of Science (Hons) Safety, Health and Environmental Management

Year 1

Environmental Science 

Food Science & Control

Introduction to Housing 

Law & Safety Management 

New & Developing Practitioner

The Psychosocial Context of Health

Year 2

Health and Safety Law in Practice 

Professional Practice (SHEMB) 

Understanding the Research Process

Environmental Management

Organisation and Safety Management 

Toxicology and Occupational Health and Hygiene

Year 3

Ergonomics

Hazardous Agents

Hazardous Industries

Sensible Risk Management

Honours Project 

Client-based Study

 

Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching modules:

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 120 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 30 (tutorial/practical)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers.

For more course details and information Click here.

Duration & Intakes

 

 

Fees & Structure

Application fees: S$163.50

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST. 
# Local:

• Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
• Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.

# International:

• Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.

# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be of age 17 and above, and meet at least one of the following requirements:

Year 1 Entry

1) 3 GCE ‘A’ Levels (adding up to at least 104 UCAS tariff points), with minimum grade BCC, including Maths and Physics; OR

2) International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences awarded by MDIS*; OR

3) International Foundation Diploma in Engineering awarded by MDIS*; OR

4) International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art (STEMA) awarded by MDIS*; OR

5) Other recognized PEI's equivalent qualifications in the cognate areas of Engineering, Construction, Chemistry or Biomedical Sciences with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education that would be assessed on a case-by-case basis*

Year 2 Entry

1) WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) *; OR

2) Local polytechnic diplomas from a related subject area (including life-sciences and engineering based programmes) that have been formally recognised by the University or are deem to be equivalent; OR

3) Other qualifications recognised by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) (excluding NEBOSH qualifications) as conferring eligibility for Technician Membership*; OR

4) Overseas polytechnic diplomas from a related subject area (including life-sciences and engineering or construction based programmes) that have been formally recognised by the University or are deem to be equivalent*

Year 3 Entry

1) WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) for Year 3 entry; OR

2) Students who have obtained the relevant qualification (WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health) would be granted certain exemptions for level 5. With that, students need to successfully complete the module "Understanding the Research Process" of 3 months duration before being able to proceed to Level 6 (Year 3 equivalent). Total duration is 15 months.

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

*Candidates without Technical Degree/Diploma in Technology, Science or Engineering related disciplines from the local polytechnics and autonomous universities, or foreign qualifications accepted by the Professional Engineers (Approved Qualifications) Notification from the Professional Engineers Board Singapore, are to attend and pass a ‘Bridging’ course/assessment in Math and/or Physics conducted at selected training providers.
 

English Language Requirements

The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:

• GCE O Level English Grade C6; OR

• IELTS 6.0 (with no skills below 5.5); OR

• MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) Advanced Level – minimum 60%; OR

• Pass MDIS English Placement Test – minimum 81%; OR

• University approved equivalent

The following qualifications are deemed by the University to be exempt from meeting the requirements because applicants have already demonstrated equivalence to gain entry to and/or complete the qualification.

Award	Awarding Body
WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health	Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
Any Honours Degree that is deemed to meet the Academic Entry Requirements for the course where the language of instruction is English	Various

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

Study Loans

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For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

Duration & Intakes

Fees & Structure

Application fees: S$490.50

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST. 
# Local:

• Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
• Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.

# International:

• Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.

# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be of age 17 and above, and meet at least one of the following requirements:

Year 1 Entry

1) 3 GCE ‘A’ Levels (adding up to at least 104 UCAS tariff points), with minimum grade BCC, including Maths and Physics; OR

2) International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences awarded by MDIS*; OR

3) International Foundation Diploma in Engineering awarded by MDIS*; OR

4) International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art (STEMA) awarded by MDIS*; OR

5) Other recognized PEI's equivalent qualifications in the cognate areas of Engineering, Construction, Chemistry or Biomedical Sciences with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education that would be assessed on a case-by-case basis*

Year 2 Entry

1) WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) *; OR

2) Local polytechnic diplomas from a related subject area (including life-sciences and engineering based programmes) that have been formally recognised by the University or are deem to be equivalent; OR

3) Other qualifications recognised by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) (excluding NEBOSH qualifications) as conferring eligibility for Technician Membership*; OR

4) Overseas polytechnic diplomas from a related subject area (including life-sciences and engineering or construction based programmes) that have been formally recognised by the University or are deem to be equivalent*

Year 3 Entry

1) WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) for Year 3 entry; OR

2) Students who have obtained the relevant qualification (WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health) would be granted certain exemptions for level 5. With that, students need to successfully complete the module "Understanding the Research Process" of 3 months duration before being able to proceed to Level 6 (Year 3 equivalent). Total duration is 15 months.

Note: All applications are subject to University approval.

*Candidates without Technical Degree/Diploma in Technology, Science or Engineering related disciplines from the local polytechnics and autonomous universities, or foreign qualifications accepted by the Professional Engineers (Approved Qualifications) Notification from the Professional Engineers Board Singapore, are to attend and pass a ‘Bridging’ course/assessment in Math and/or Physics conducted at selected training providers.

 

English Language Requirements

The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:

• GCE O Level English Grade C6; OR

• IELTS 6.0 (with no skills below 5.5); OR

• MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) Advanced Level – minimum 60%; OR

• Pass MDIS English Placement Test – minimum 81%; OR

• University approved equivalent

The following qualifications are deemed by the University to be exempt from meeting the requirements because applicants have already demonstrated equivalence to gain entry to and/or complete the qualification.

Award	Awarding Body
WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health	Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
Any Honours Degree that is deemed to meet the Academic Entry Requirements for the course where the language of instruction is English	Various

 

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detailed information.

For any enquiries about our Occupational Health Degree, contact 6247 9111 (between Mon-Fri)
Email: etc@mdis.edu.sg