TEACHING STAFF

Professor Ivan Perry, Dr. Birgit Greiner and Dr. Paul Beirne (Epidemiology and Public Health) Dr. John Gallagher (Health Services Executive Southern AreaEmployment Health Advisors) Dr. Martin Hogan and other specialists of EHA
In the past years, the nature of work changed dramatically with increasing automation and computerisation in a globalised market. This resulted in changed work hazards and health problems and increased health and safety concerns relating to psychosocial work issues, i.e. job stress, repetitive work, change management, work-life-family balance and bullying. These changes require health and safety specialists to be knowledgeable in assessing and managing both physical and psychosocial work hazards in an integrated approach. Application for the programme is on-line. Apply now at: http://www.ucc.ie/en/CKX06 For further information please contact: Sara Leitao, Course Co-ordinator Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, 4th Floor, Western Gateway Building Cork. Email: s.leitao@ucc.ie; l.coughlan@ucc.ie Phone: 21 4205521; 085 1413947 Web: http://www.ucc.ie/en/epid/postgrad/ masters-occupation-health/ or Mr. Willie Weir, Department of Adult & Continuing Education, University College Cork. Mobile: 086 8326622 Email: w.weir@ucc.ie Masters in Occupational HealthUCC

Pat ONeill (Applied Psychology) Dr. Shane Kilcommins (Law) Mr. Pat Sheehy (Centre for Adult Continuing Education) Guest lecturers from the community of health and safety practitioners and the HSA

Dpt. of Epidemiology & Public Health

MSc in Occupational Health

An integrated course in occupational health, safety and welfare.

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Would you like to deepen your knowledge in health and safety? Do you want to become part of the vibrant UCC network of health and safety specialists? This masters course will help you make a difference in the prevention of occupational accidents, injury and disease.

Duration: 2 years part-time

Overview of Occupational Health (MSc)

Programme Organisation and Structure The course consists of three elements; formal course work, self-directed learning using case studies and project work. Year 1
Research Methods and Information Retrieval. (5 Credits) Psychosocial Epidemiology (10 Credits) Occupational Health & Safety Management (10 Credits) Psychology Applied to Occupational Health & Safety (10 Credits) Critical appraisal of Publications and Legal Aspects of OHS (10 credits) Year 2 Risk Assessment and Management Programmes in the work place (10 Credits) Training and Development Issues In Occupational Health (5 Credits) Research project work (thesis) (35 Credits)

Course Objectives
To provide an awareness of occupational health and safety from a multidisciplinary perspective. To familiarise participants with the means to prevent disease and injury, and to protect and promote health and safety in an occupational setting. To provide skills to critically appraise publications and statistics, and stay up-to-date with recent research evidence. To translate research evidence into occupational health and safety interventions and health promotion strategies. To develop expertise on risk assessment of physical and psychosocial work hazards. To develop skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods and in evaluation of the success of health and safety programmes. To understand the role of psychology in improving the quality of work life and to develop basic skills to protect the safety, health and well-being of workers. To understand the major legal principles of employment law and integrate employment law into broader legal frameworks.
Course Fee EU students in the academic year 2012/2013: 2,925 . Similar fee will be payable in the 2nd year of the programme.

The MSc in Occupational Health

is a part-time taught programme held for 2 evenings per week (Monday and Thursday 6.15 to 9.15pm) from October to May. The programme provides a multidisciplinary approach to occupational health and safety management in the workplace, including: occupational medicine, risk assessment, psychology, epidemiology, public health, law and training and development. The course is suitable for individuals already working in occupational safety and health such as health & safety advisors, health and safety officers, occupational health nurses or other persons with a keen interest in occupational health and safety. The course is also suitable for those who want to build a new career in this area, for example nurses, HR personnel, public health and social science graduates and psychologists.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Number of Places 25-30 Selection will be based on academic achievement and relevant work experience 1. A primary degree in a cognate area or equivalent plus relevant professional experience. 2. Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work or equivalent.