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      Study occupational health abroad

      An in-depth guide to studying occupational health as an international student.

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      Occupational health degrees abroad

      Occupational health is a branch of healthcare that’s concerned with the safety and wellbeing of employees in the workplace. You’ll graduate with the skills needed to anticipate and prevent hazards in professional settings.

      As an occupational health student, you’ll develop an understanding of biological, chemical, physical, and psychological hazards, and learn how to implement effective safeguarding strategies. You’ll get to grips with the legislation surrounding employee welfare, and consider the professional and ethical responsibilities of employers.

      Working conditions vary dramatically across the world. By earning your degree abroad, you’ll appreciate the challenges faced by employees and employers in different countries, and gain a global perspective of 21st-century workplaces.

      Occupational health program structure

      You can study occupational health at various undergraduate and graduate levels. One-year certificate programs and two-year associate degrees provide comprehensive groundings in the field. They also offer a useful route into entry-level employment or further study.

      Bachelor’s degrees are broader and more in-depth programs of study. They’re studied over a minimum of three years, or four years if you enroll at a US university. Taking your BSc in the US means you’ll study liberal arts modules alongside your occupational health major.

      Master’s degrees in occupational health are usually studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two. Entry requirements differ between universities but, as a general rule, you’ll need to have a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

      If you’re interested in conducting an original research project, you might consider studying a PhD or MPhil. Course length varies from student to student, but they usually take between four and seven years to finish.

      You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and workplace visits. To gain hands-on experience, you might be required to undertake a professional placement as part of your course too.

      You’ll take a mixture of theoretical and practical modules in the following core areas:

      • Principles and practices of occupational health practice
      • Occupational health management
      • Workplace health-risk management
      • Health surveillance
      • Workplace health promotion
      • Mental wellbeing in the workplace
      • Absence management
      • Occupational ergonomics

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      Occupational health undergraduate programs

      Bachelor's in occupational health

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        Health Sciences: Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy - BA/BSc Southeast Missouri State University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        13,155 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 13,155 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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        Occupational Therapy - BSc (Hons) University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        18,186 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP

        Start date
        September
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        Occupational Therapy - BSc (Hons) Ulster University, UK

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        20,257 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,480 GBP

        Start date
        September
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        Occupational Therapy - BSc Long Island University Brooklyn, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        5 years
        Annual tuition fee
        35,736 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 35,736 USD

        Start date
        January, September
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        Biology - Occupational Therapy - BSc Pace University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        5 years
        Annual tuition fee
        44,714 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 44,714 USD

        Start date
        January, September
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      Associate in occupational health

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        Occupational Therapy Assistant - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        6,600 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD

        Start date
        August, January
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      Diploma in occupational health

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        Occupational Health and Safety - UGDip Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        15,587 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 19,800 CAD

        Start date
        September
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      Occupational health graduate programs

      Master's in occupational health

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        Occupational Therapy - MSc University of Limerick, Ireland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        15,106 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 12,500 EUR

        Start date
        September
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        Advanced Occupational Therapy - MSc University of Northampton, UK

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        19,236 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
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        Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management - MSc University of Hull, UK

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        11,611 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 8,300 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
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        Occupational Therapy - MSc Pace University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        90,000 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 90,000 USD

        Start date
        January, September
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        Occupational Therapy - MPhil University of Newcastle, Australia

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        27,132 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 35,000 AUD

        Start date
        February, July, September
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      Doctorate in occupational health

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        Occupational Therapy - DOT Duquesne University, USA

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        6 years
        Annual tuition fee
        44,000 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 44,000 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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      Future occupational health careers

      All employers have a legal and moral duty to protect their employees, so occupational health graduates secure important positions across countless industries and sectors.

      Your observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills will help you to safeguard individuals working in construction companies, government departments, healthcare services, manufacturing firms, and more. Here are some of the roles you’d be best suited to:

      • Occupational health nurse
      • Occupational therapist
      • Health improvement practitioner
      • Psychological wellbeing practitioner
      • Industrial hygienist
      • Ergonomist
      • Environmental protection officer
      • Care manager

      Most universities have a careers service you can turn to for extra support and guidance. As well as discussing your interests and ambitions, they can help with CV writing, interview techniques, and job applications.