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Health, Safety and Environment ManagementMSc / PGDip
- Delivery formatIn person
- Start dateSeptember 2025DurationMSc: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; Diploma: 1 year full-time
- AwardMaster of Science / Postgraduate Diploma
- Entry requirements2:1 Honours Degree in a relevant discipline.
- Fees£10,900 (full-time) / £5,450 (part-time)
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Course overview
This course equips you with essential skills to meet industry and regulatory demands for integrating occupational health, safety, and environmental issues, ensuring compliance and promoting sustainable practices.
Our MSc Health, Safety and Environment Management course equips you with the skills to identify, assess, and manage risks, ensuring safe and sustainable practices across various industries.
From the organisation of the taught modules to thought-provoking field trips, learning was enhanced both practically and theoretically.
Course Structure
Our Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)-accredited MSc in Health, Safety and Environment Management equips you with the skills for certified-level membership, addressing industry demands to integrate occupational health, safety, and environmental issues.
Two years of relevant work experience is required to study the course.
In Semester 1, you will study:
- Health, Safety and Environment Management (online) (10 credits)
- Assessment and Control of Occupational Risks (20 credits)
- Environmental Protection and Climate Change (20 credits)
- Research Methods (MSc students only)
Course highlights
On this course, you will excel in identifying, evaluating, and solving diverse health, safety, and environmental challenges. You’ll master technical and practical skills, and develop strong management and critical thinking abilities, all while thriving in team environments.
- Team Approach: Learn to excel in multi-disciplinary teams
- Comprehensive Skills: Identify, evaluate, and solve health, safety, and environmental issues
- Balanced Curriculum: Master technical, practical, and management skills
- Holistic Education: Integrate science and practice of health, safety, and environmental control
- Top 100
for Environmental Sciences (QS World Rankings by Subject 2024)
Course delivery
The course is taught using formal lectures; workshops; group work; case studies and student centered learning, recognising the importance of technical and practical skills as well as academic excellence.
- Formal Lectures: Gain foundational knowledge from experienced faculty and industry experts
- Case Studies: Analyse real-world scenarios to enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Practical Simulations: Engage in hands-on exercises to practice and refine your skills
- Student-Centered Learning: Participate in interactive activities and group discussions for active learning
Module information
The MSc is offered on a full-time (one-year) and part-time (two-year) basis. The Postgraduate Diploma is only available full-time (one-year). All modules are compulsory.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
The following must be taken:
| Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| LM Assessment and Control of Occupational Risks | 20 | Semester 1 |
| LM Chemical and Biological Incident Management | 20 | Semester 2 |
| LM Dissertation/Research Paper | 60 | |
| LM Environmental Protection and Climate Change | 20 | Semester 1 |
| LM Health, Safety and Environment Leadership | 10 | Semester 2 |
| LM Health, Safety and Environment Management | 10 | Semester 1 |
| LM Organisational Factors for Health and Safety | 20 | Semester 2 |
| LM Safety Technology | 20 | Semester 2 |
Entry requirements
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
- 2:1 Honours Degree
in a relevant discipline
English language requirements
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
For this course we require IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band, which is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 Listening, 21 Speaking and 19 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 64 with no less than 59 in all four skills
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component
- LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 25 in each skill
English Presessional Programmes
Improve your knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for studying at Birmingham with our pre-sessional English courses. If you have a conditional offer, you can take one of these courses as an alternative to retaking IELTS or other similar qualifications.
Fees and scholarships
- £10,900
Full-time
- £5,450
Part-time
We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2025 entry are above.
The fees quoted are for one year only. For those studying courses that are longer than one year, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
Paying your tuition fees
Tuition fees can either be paid in full or by instalments. You can check whether you are eligible for UK or international fees with our admissions team.
Learn more about postgraduate tuition fees and funding.
Postgraduate Masters Loan
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
Scholarships
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Birmingham Masters Scholarships
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
Application process
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Select whether you are a UK student or an international student for relevant application deadlines.
- 29 August 2025
Application deadline for UK and non visa requiring applicants. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
We have put together some helpful information on the taught programme application process and supporting documents. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.
Career opportunities
The skills you gain from this course are highly sought after globally by top consultancies, leading commercial companies, and influential government and non-governmental organizations. You’ll be equipped to tackle complex challenges, drive innovation, and implement sustainable solutions, ensuring you are well-prepared for a successful career in diverse and dynamic sectors.
- IOSH Accredited Programme
Students can apply for graduate-level membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) on completion of the course
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.