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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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      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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      Health Science, Pre Occupational Therapy - BSc Florida A&M University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,940 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,940 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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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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      Interdisciplinary Studies: Occupational Therapy (Pre-Occupational Therapy studies) - BSc Mount Aloysius College, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,870 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,870 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Occupational Therapy - BSc (Hons) University of Northampton, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,328 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,900 GBP

      Start date
      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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      Occupational Therapy Assistant - AAS-T Lake Washington Institute of Technology, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,635 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,635 USD

      Start date
      September, January, April, July
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    Occupational health graduate programs

    Master's in occupational health

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      Advanced Occupational Therapy - MSc University of Northampton, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,119 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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      Environmental and Occupational Health - MPhil University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,708 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 35,000 AUD

      Start date
      February, July, September
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      Health Science: Occupational Health and Safety - MHSc Massey University, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      28,499 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 40,870 NZD

      Start date
      February, July
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      Occupational Health and Safety Management - MSc University of Hull, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      11,541 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,300 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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      Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health - MPH Florida A&M University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,868 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 25,868 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.