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

The Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety offered by the University of Newcastle, Australia (in conjunction with PSB Academy) is fully accredited by Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world's biggest professional health and safety organisation. This programme is the ONLY  offshore undergraduate occupational health and safety degree in Singapore 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)
• Among the Top 15 Australian universities for research
  (Excellence in Research for Australia, ARC 2011)
• 60th University in the Asia-Pacific
  (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings 2011)
• Over 2,000 University of Newcastle students currently enrolled in PSB Academy

Course Structure

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

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 for a place at the University of Newcastle who 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 in order to be considered. Additional qualifications must be completed within eight years prior to commencing in this 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.

Exemptions

Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements of this degree are granted exemption from Year 1 of this degree.

The following table lists further course exemptions for specified additional qualifications. Qualifications completed over 8 years ago including those listed below will be assessed by the faculty on a case-by-case basis.

Graduation Requirements

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

Availability

January and May every year

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

- updated on April 2012