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Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatoon, Canada
0.75 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A 1-year course-based master programme in Occupational Health and Safety at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: yes
PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

Learners studying Occupational Health and Safety can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Higher-level roles in regulatory agencies
Industry
Government and stakeholder organisations
Further academic study

Curriculum

Twenty-four credit hours covering the history and social science of OHS
Workplace organisation
Epidemiology
Injury and disease prevention
Ergonomics and occupational hygiene
Plus a capstone research paper (OHS 6001).

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12. English language proficiency is also required (see English score).

Accepted academic background

Grade 10 or Grade 12 (or equivalent, or 15 post-secondary credits) with programme-specific subjects; Accuplacer alternative admission for some programmes

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 81
PTE Academic 63
Duolingo 110
Cambridge C1 Advanced
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Check the entry requirements on the programme page and the intake (most programmes admit first-qualified
first-admitted from 1 September; competitive programmes open 1 October). Apply online through the Applicant Hub ( and pay the 150 CAD application fee. Upload high school transcripts
the completion certificate and English proficiency proof. Receive the offer letter and pay the non-refundable 5
000 CAD tuition deposit within 30 days. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
then apply to IRCC for a study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,000 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Saskatoon Campus
Faculty or school	School of Education and Community Services
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	International students can apply for merit awards (https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx).

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.75 years.