Overview

The Occupational Health and Safety from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) focuses on real-world issues and practical skills and is the only programme in the province that offers full-time OHS training. We are recognized by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, and our graduates meet the educational requirements for Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification, the most recognizable designation for safety professionals in Canada.

This programme is PGWP eligible. Please consult NAIT website for additional information.

Career opportunities:

More and more employers are recognizing the importance of integrating OHS into everyday work. Our graduates are in high demand and find employment across a variety of industries including oil and gas, energy transmission, transportation, forestry, petrochemical, utilities, construction, government and health. Possible workplace settings include factory floors, warehouses, outdoor job sites, retail spaces and offices.

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Programme Structure

The advanced curriculum builds strong technical skills and provides exposure to many different facets of the OHS profession, including:

hazard anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control
risk management
ergonomics
occupational hygiene
construction safety
emergency management
incident investigation
WHMIS standards and compliance

You’ll also gain important soft skills, including how to:

work independently and in teams
write effectively
present oral reports
calculate, interpret and analyze data

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Please check NAIT’s Programme Availability page to confirm intake availability.

Language

English

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Credits

69 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Edmonton, 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

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General requirements

English 30-1 or English 30-2

Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30

One of: Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20, or Science 20

Proof of English Language Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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26460 CAD / year

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6012 CAD / year

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Additional Details

National Term 3 - $501
International Term 3 - $2,205

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 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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