UWS Clearing

Occupational Safety and Health

COURSE DETAILS

AWARD:
BSc (Hons)

DURATION & STUDY MODE:
4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time

LOCATION:
Lanarkshire

START DATE:
September 2022

UCAS CODE:
N620

About the course

Learn how to manage health and safety in the workplace with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Occupational Safety & Health.

You’ll study a range of topics appropriate to modern approaches to occupational health and safety, including:

  • Safety management systems
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk reduction
  • Risk control techniques
  • Fostering a safe and healthy work culture in the workforce
  • Environmental management

On completion of this degree you’ll be eligible to apply for graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Grad IOSH).

Professional Approval and Accreditation 

You will be eligible to apply for a graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Grad IOSH). You can then complete further learning to become a Chartered Member of IOSH.

Applications for this course are open to people currently residing in:

Scotland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

Rest of UK (Eng, Wales & NI) & Republic of Ireland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

International (including EU/EEA)

Year 1: Closed

Year 2: Closed

Year 3: Closed

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Scottish Highers: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including 1 science
  • A levels: CC (64 UCAS Tariff points) including 1 science
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H4 including 1 science
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (3 @ HL), including 1 science
  • Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to Science BBB or Access to Medicine BBB

All applications to Year 2 are considered on an individual basis and may require an interview.

  • Scottish Advanced Highers: CCC (120 UCAS Tariff points) including 2 sciences
  • A levels: CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points) including 2 sciences
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points including 2 sciences at Higher Level
  • SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Appropriate health and safety subject

All applications to Year 3 are considered on an individual basis and may require an interview.

  • SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Appropriate health and safety subject

How to Apply

UCAS Hub

You can apply for this course, as well as keep up-to-date with your undergraduate application, via the UCAS Hub.

Your UCAS Hub account will be updated once a decision has been made on your application and you’ll be notified.

Clearing Guide

Clearing can sometimes feel like a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Don’t worry though as we’re here to guide you through the process, giving you the information and advice you need.

Enquire about this course

If you’re not sure about anything, get in touch – we are here to help!

T: 0800 027 1000 (Freephone within the UK)
T: +44 (0)141 849 4101 (outwith the UK)
E: clearing@uws.ac.uk

Disclaimer

We will always try to make sure that we publish accurate course information but we do not accept responsibility for any mistakes or omissions. We will also try to make sure that we deliver our courses in line with our published information. However, we may not always be able to do so and you can find further information about this in our enrolment terms and conditions.