Occupational Safety, Health & The Environment (Top up) | University of Greenwich

Course summary

Knowhow in occupational safety helps to prevent workplace accidents and illness. This top-up degree in occupational safety, health and environment lets you boost your skills by distance learning.

Our occupational safety, health and environment degree addresses the growing demand for qualified and professional safety practitioners, particularly those with an understanding of environmental issues. It enables students with an appropriate degree or similar qualification to 'top-up' to a new degree in just two years.

Course materials and tutor support are available online via email and phone. This makes our course easily accessible for anyone with work or family commitments.

This course is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, which means that you will meet the academic requirements for the institution's chartered membership.

This programme may include a range of learning activities such as on-campus teaching, practical sessions, workshops, placements or field-based work. These activities form part of the core learning experience.

We welcome applications from disabled students and those with long-term health conditions. We encourage you to contact our Student Wellbeing team as early as possible so we can discuss your individual needs and explore reasonable adjustments. Please also visit our webpage to find out more about support available at the University. https://www.gre.ac.uk/support

What you should know about this course

This course provides health and safety training by distance learning. We offer an accessible route into this growing industry
Access online course materials and support from tutors via e-mail and telephone
Understand more about the environmental risks caused by work activities and the damage that can be caused by harmful or hazardous substances
Equip yourself with skills in health, safety and environment for career progression in the private and public sectors
This course is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

Modules

Course Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website can be found at the bottom of this page.

https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/engsci/occupational-safety-health-and-environment-bsc-hons-top-up/2027#prog-study

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

Occupational Safety and Health, Institution of

How to apply

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

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Not accepted

Level 5 qualification or above in Occupational Safety, Health and Environment(OSHE) or a qualification in a closely related field.

Applicants with a Level 4 qualification may be considered where they can provide:
– A CV demonstrating substantial and relevant HSE experience
– An employer reference
– Appropriate professional membership (e.g. GradIOSH)

Please note: Level 3 qualification (e.g. the NEBOSH General Certificate) is not sufficient on its own to meet the entry requirements for this programme. https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/engsci/occupational-safety-health-and-environment-bsc-hons-top-up/2027#entry-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.

We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.

Learn more on the University of Greenwich website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The home and international tuition fees for 2027-28 entry have not been confirmed yet.

The tuition fees shown here are for 2026-27 entry per 30 credits. We expect the tuition fee to be the same or slightly higher than 2026-27 shown here.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 3

We understand that the transition to university for undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

Course contact details

Admissions

Phone:020 8331 9000

University of Greenwich

Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS

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