Overview

The Occupational Health and Safety Graduate Certificate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic provides knowledge relevant to all workplaces in:

auditing safety management

contractor safety management

disability management

emergency management

ergonomics

law and ethics

incident investigation

industrial hygiene

risk management

safety management systems

The programme is offered on campus in Saskatoon (on campus courses are listed below in the Courses section), and online.

The Occupational Health and Safety certificate programme consists of:

14 theory-based courses

5 "Train the Trainer" electives (students are required to complete one of five)

an 80-hour two-week practicum

The practicum provides a hands-on look at the day-to-day operations of a workplace, its safety management system and the role of Occupational Health and Safety professionals.

Career opportunities:

Occupational Health and Safety professionals provide injury and disease prevention expertise in a wide variety of roles and workplaces. You could be part of a multidisciplinary team working on environmental or wellness initiatives, disability management, regulatory compliance and more.

Possible career opportunities include working with the federal, provincial or municipal government, in health care or educational institutions, with oil and gas companies, manufacturers, transportation firms, utilities, trades, construction and safety associations. For more information, contact Student Employment Services at Sask Polytech.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Incident Investigation

Professional Education and Career Planning

Law and Ethics

Organizational Behaviour

Risk Management

Safety Program Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

62 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Saskatoon, Canada

Disciplines

Occupational Health and Safety View 17 other Bachelors in Occupational Health and Safety in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Admission Requirements

Grade 12

English Language Requirement

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment.

Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20000 CAD / year

≈ 20000 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

15030 CAD / year

≈ 15030 CAD / year

Living costs

Saskatoon

Canada

1279 - 1865 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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The Occupational Health and Safety certificate programme consists of:

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Credits

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English requirements

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