The FIRST bachelor degree programme in Singapore and in the region that encompasses both environmental and occupational health and safety (EOHS).

The modules offered in the programme range from science, laws and regulations, to management and practices. There exists a good balance of environmental, occupational health and safety and integrated EOHS courses.

Students will gain knowledge to enable on-the-job application based on the tailored Singaporean content, as the curriculum embraces the content of the Safety Officer Training Course (Ministry of Manpower) and the Environmental Control Officer Course (Ministry of Environment) and local EOHS laws.

At the same time, comparative studies and appreciation of international issues are facilitated through the courses on international management practices and perspectives.

Professional Accreditation

• Fully accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world’s largest professional health and safety organisation.
  
• Approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in its qualifying criteria as a requirement in applying to be a Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO)

The University's Accolades

• Awarded an Overall Maximum Rating of 5-Stars
  (QS Stars, 2011)
• Ranked 11th in Australia
  (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2011 - 2012)
• Ranked 7th in Australia for research that is ‘well above world standard'
  (Excellence in Research for Australia, 2012)
• Associate member of The Group of Eight Deans of Engineering and Associates Group of Eight Australia

Programme Structure

• This programme consists of 16 modules
• 3 trimesters in a year
• 2 to 3 modules taught over 1 trimester of 16 weeks
• Delivered by both university's faculty and local lecturers
• Approximately 40 contact hours per module delivered by both university's faculty and local lecturers

Programme Outline

Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and subject to change.

Assessment and Examination

Assessments may include laboratory assignments, tests, projects, and final examinations.

Duration

The programme can be completed within a minimum period of 2 years.

Intakes

January and May every year

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for local students are:

• Diploma in Science or Engineering from a local polytechnic; or
• PSB Diploma in Industrial Engineering with at least 3 years of working experience.

An applicant who wish to enrol and does not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Details of this policy can be found here.

Note that all qualifications must be completed within eight years prior to commencement of the programme in order to be considered. Applicants with qualifications that are over eight years old, or with other relevant diploma qualifications may also apply, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the university.

Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements of this programme are granted exemption from Year 1. Further exemptions be assessed case-by-case by the faculty and is subject to the university's approval.

Programme Fees

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
* Click here to view other charges for students

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/archive/undergraduate/2008/11487.html.

Enquiry Form

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- updated on April 2013