Overview

The Occupation and Environmental Safety and Health program offered by The University of the West Indies focuses on professional development in OESH.

Graduates with B.S. in Occupation and Environmental Safety and Health from The University of the West Indies will form a core of professionals who will be competent in:

The recognition, evaluation and provision of basic control options for workplace hazards;

The provision of OESH training;

Assisting in the provision of OESH consultancy services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Occupational Safety Assessment and Measurement

Environment Hazard Assessment and Risk Management and Control

Occupational Hygiene

Labour and Employment (and Environment) Laws

Occupational and Environmental Health Disorders

Toxicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

122 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences Occupational Health and Safety

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be admitted into the Bachelor's programme, candidates must have satisfied the general Faculty entry requirements and have passed two units of Chemistry, Biology or Physics at CAPE (or equivalent).

Five CSEC subjects (General Proficiency Grades I-III) and/or GCE O'Level/BGCSE subjects (Grades A-C) which must include English Language, Mathematics, and at least two approved laboratory science subjects AND Two double Units CAPE or 2 GCE A- Level subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15000 USD / year

≈ 15000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3709 USD / year

≈ 3709 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition full-time per year: J$587,821

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Overview

Graduates with B.S. in Occupation and Environmental Safety and Health from The University of the West Indies will form a core of professionals who will be competent in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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