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Master of Occupational Health and Safety
Memorial University of Newfoundland
- St. John's, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 1-year course-based master programme in Occupational Health and Safety at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
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
- Normally a second-class (about 70-75%) bachelor's degree from a recognised university
- In a relevant field (programme specific)
- Statement of interest
- Two references and CV
- English proficiency evidence unless the degree was taught in English. Grade guidance from source: Normally a second-class (about 70-75%) bachelor's degree
- Programme specific (Marine Institute programmes: second class or cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale).
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor's degree of second-class standing or better in a relevant field from a recognized university (programme specific, Some require a research supervisor or experience).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 58
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae.
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadline. Apply online through the institution's official application portal
- Choose degree
- Route and semester
- pay the 120 CAD international application fee by Visa or Mastercard. Write the statement of interest and
- For research routes
- Name up to two possible supervisors. Upload transcripts
- Degree confirmation
- Two reference letters
- A CV and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115 unless exempt). Add any programme-specific items
- Submit before the deadline.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,371, $9,666 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $120 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | St. John's |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Medicine |
| Department | Occupational Health and Safety |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 24 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,371, $9,666 CAD per year. The application fee is $120 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 58.