Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety 18 months Postgraduate Program By Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) |Top Universities
Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

3,735 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of the interuniversity master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety is to provide professionals with the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to take on high-level professional responsibilities in the field of occupational health and safety. Students specialise in various non-medical areas of prevention, including occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and applied social psychology, enabling them to update their technological knowledge and to embark on a doctoral thesis.

General details

Duration and start date:
1.5 academic year, 90 ECTS credits. Starting September

Timetable and delivery:
Afternoons. Face-to-face

Fees and grants:
Approximate fees for the master’s degree, excluding other costs, €2,490 (€3,735 for non-EU residents).

Location:
Barcelona School of Building Construction (EPSEB)

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of the interuniversity master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety is to provide professionals with the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to take on high-level professional responsibilities in the field of occupational health and safety. Students specialise in various non-medical areas of prevention, including occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and applied social psychology, enabling them to update their technological knowledge and to embark on a doctoral thesis.

General details

Duration and start date:
1.5 academic year, 90 ECTS credits. Starting September

Timetable and delivery:
Afternoons. Face-to-face

Fees and grants:
Approximate fees for the master’s degree, excluding other costs, €2,490 (€3,735 for non-EU residents).

Location:
Barcelona School of Building Construction (EPSEB)

Admission requirements

5.5+
72+
59+
160+
General requirements Academic requirements for admission to master's degrees Specific requirements

Graduates of foreign universities or higher education institutions must submit the original homologation certificate and a photocopy (or certified copy) of the qualification that grants access to the master’s degree.

Admission criteria
  • The qualification obtained in the applicant’s academic record. The average mark obtained from the qualifications according to the following evaluation: Pass - 1; Merit - 2; Excellent - 3; Distinction - 4; Fail - 0.
  • The curriculum vitae.
  • Letters of reference and tasks related to workplace risk prevention will be considered positively.
1.5 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,490 EUR
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International Students

3,735 EUR
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