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PostgraduateMSc

Occupational Hygiene

University of Greenwich
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1 yearDuration
£1,967Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Occupational Hygiene at University of Greenwich. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This distance-learning Master’s in Occupational Hygiene covers all aspects of occupational hygiene, emphasising learning, research and essential critical thinking. Occupational hygiene is concerned with the identification, evaluation and management of chemical, physical and biological agents arising from work. There's currently a huge demand from large multinational companies for trained occupational hygienists. Our master's course covers all aspects of occupational hygiene, and you will complete a dissertation based on an occupational hygiene topic. International tuition fees are £1,967 per year, home/UK fees are £1,967 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Chemical Hazards and Risk Assessment
Physical Agents in the Workplace
Biological Hazards and Occupational Health
Occupational Hygiene Measurement Techniques
Control Strategies and Engineering Solutions
Workplace Exposure Evaluation and Monitoring
Professional Practice and Regulatory Frameworks
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Science or Engineering and be currently working in the field of Occupational Hygiene, or in Health and Safety and wanting to move into Occupational Hygiene.We expect applicants to have an understanding of relevant workplace risks.Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered. For more information, use our

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,967

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£1,967

Home Student Fee

£1,967

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greenwich

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£30,000£34,000
3 years£24,000£32,500£40,500
5 years£26,000£36,500£46,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

56%Working
14%Studying
14%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
67%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

5 Scholarships Available

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Greenwich Progression Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Guaranteed

International Scholarship Award

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

Chevening Scholarships

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Commuter Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich offers Occupational Hygiene as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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