Master of Science Occupational Safety and Health

Duration of Study : Full Time: 1.5 years (Minimum), 2.5 years (Maximum)
Part Time: 2 years (Minimum), 3 years (Maximum)
Mode of Study : Coursework
Credit Hour : 40 Credit Hours
Medium of Instruction : English
Accreditation : MQA/FA1981

OVERVIEW

  • This program is customized to serve working professionals that decided to propel their professional careers to produce knowledgeable practitioners and leaders in occupational safety and health. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) professional practitioners are in demand because of the increasing focus on management in OSH in accordance with the law and regulatory requirements.
  • This program is open to technical and non-technical background. It has flexible and various delivery activities including problem-based learning, hands-on activity and industrial case studies.
REQUIREMENTS FIELD COURSEWORK MODE
Bachelor’s Degree Other than Computing
  1. CGPA ≥ 2.50; OR
  2. 2.00 ≤ CGPA < 2.50 AND a rigorous internal assessment
Computing
  1. CGPA ≥ 2.50; OR
  2. 2.00 ≤ CGPA < 2.50, 5 years of relevant work experience in the field AND a rigorous internal assessment
APEL.A The APEL.A Certificate is accepted

Notes:

  • For candidates with entry qualification in an irrelevant field, they must undergo a prerequisite course.

  1. All international student candidates must meet the IELTS Band score of 5.0 or equivalent, except for those pursuing these fields:
    1. Language (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
    2. Business Studies (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
    3. Computing (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent or additional requirements)
    4. Biotechnology (IELTS 5.5 and equivalent)
  2. International student candidates who do not meet the English language requirements may be granted conditional approval. Applicants are given a period of two (2) years from the registration date to fulfil their English language requirements. If the student FAILS to meet this English language competency requirement within the stipulated period, they will be discontinued from their study programmes.
  3. The validity period of the IELTS certificate obtained or equivalent must not exceed 2 years from the date of the examination until the candidate's registration.
  4. The TOEFL ITP and PBT certificates are not accepted for admission to this programme.

Exemptions from English language requirement may be granted to the following candidates:

  1. International student candidates who have academic qualifications from institutions that use English as the sole medium of instruction and are applying for a higher level of education at UMPSA. Candidates must submit supporting evidence duly authenticated by the previous university.
  2. International student candidates from countries that use English as their official language.
  3. International student candidates who have graduated from local universities.
  4. International student candidates from Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, and Southern Thailand who are enrolled in study programmes that use languages which are cognate to the Malay language.
  5. International student candidates who have academic qualifications from institutions that use the Malay language as the sole medium of instruction and intend to pursue a higher level of education in Malaysia.
SEMESTER SUBJECT CREDIT HOUR
Semester 1 MPS1113 Hazard Analysis and Risk Management 3
MPS1123 Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Management System 3
MPS1133 Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Acts and Regulations 3
MPS1162 Research Methodology for Occupational Safety and Health 2
MPS1143 Behavioral Aspects in Occupational Safety and Health 3
MPS1254 Ergonomics and Human Factor Assessment Methods 4
Semester 2 MPS2113 Fire Safety Technology 3
MPS2123 Crisis, Emergency and Disaster Management 3
MPS2234 Occupational Health and Hygiene Assessment Methods 4
MPS26*3 Elective 1 3
MPS26*3 Elective 2 3
MPS2142 Master’s Dissertation 1 2
Semester 3 MPS3114 Master’s Dissertation 2 4
Total Credit Hours 40
  Mode of Study Total Fees (RM) Fees Structure
Local Students Full Time RM17,075
Part Time
International Students Full Time RM32,425

Notes:

  • The above fees are only minimum fees per programme and not include Pre-Requisite Course.

This coursework program is also offered at our offshore learning center in Kuala Lumpur, providing greater accessibility for students who may prefer to study in the capital city. This center ensures a convenient option for working professionals, international students, and those based in or near Kuala Lumpur to pursue their studies without needing to relocate to the main campus.

It is important to note that the tuition fees at our learning center differ from those at the main campus, primarily due to factors such as location-specific operational costs, facilities, and support services provided. For further clarification on tuition rates and payment details, prospective students may refer to our website (What We Offer > Fees) or contact our admissions office directly.

Applicants can easily apply online through our admissions portal at https://ipsonline.ump.edu.my/ipsonline/admission_v2/.
To begin the application process:
  1. Sign up as a user – Signing up is free and will grant you access to the online application form.
  2. Once registered, log in to complete your application and upload the necessary documents.
Information related to visa and student pass (for International Student), please refer to https://cir.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/en/.

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
UMPSA Gambang
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
Lebuh Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob
26300, Kuantan
Pahang, Malaysia.

Phone: +609-431 5024
Email: ips@umpsa.edu.my

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