BS Health and Safety Management

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Health and Safety Management program incorporates local and global standards of best practices in health and safety management to ensure graduates possess a comprehensive understanding of international safety standards.

This program equips students with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage health and safety in diverse organizational settings.

The program provides students with a deep understanding of occupational health and safety principles and practices, including topics such as workplace hazards, ergonomics, occupational diseases, personal protective equipment, safety training, and health promotion. Students learn how to develop and implement effective health and safety programs in various industries through internship training.

The program focuses on risk assessment methodologies, hazard analysis, risk control strategies, safety planning, and safety performance indicators. Students gain skills in evaluating workplace risks and implementing appropriate risk management strategies.

It covers regulations and guidelines set by international bodies such as the International Labor Organization (ILO), World Health Organization (WHO), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Admission Criteria

A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
Students presenting a valid score of 5-5.5 in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempted from the English program
Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Pure Mathematics (MATH 21) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)

Program Structure

Duration: Bachelor’s degree requires about 8 semesters or 4 years

Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester

Internship: Placement on a 1-2 month internship

Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.

Courses	Credits
Core Courses	57
Communication skills	12
Humanities	09
Social Sciences	09
Math/Computer skills	09
Natural Science	03
General Business requirements	21
Total	120

Core Requirements (42 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
BHSM 1301	Introduction to Safety Management	3
BHSM 2302	Introduction to Health Management:	3
BHSM 2303	Industrial Hygiene:	3
BHSM 2304	Basic Security Management:	3
BHSM 3305	Safety Program Management:	3
BHSM 3306	Environmental Compliance:	3
BHSM 3307	Legal Environments of Health and Safety:	3
BHSM 3308	Ergonomics:	3
BHSM 3309	Fire and Safety Emergency Management:	3
BHSM 4310	Risk Management and Threat Assessment:	3
BHSM 4311	Hazmat Management:	3
BHSM 4312	Health and Safety Training:	3
BHSM 4313	Occupational Diseases and Methods of Prevention:	3
BHSM 4319	Practicum and Internship:	3

Electives (15 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
BHSM 3310	Oman Labor Law on Health and Safety:	3
BHSM 4314	Accident Causation and Prevention:	3
BHSM 4315	Workplace Health and Safety:	3
BHSM 4316	Hazardous Materials Management Appliances:	3
BHSM 4317	Evacuation and Emergency Planning:	3
BHSM 4318	Topics in Health and Safety Management:	3

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in corporations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare institutions, construction firms, manufacturing companies, or consulting firms specializing in health and safety.

Some common career paths include:

Health and Safety Manager
Occupational Health Specialist
Risk Manager
Safety Consultant
Compliance Officer
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Industrial Hygienist
Emergency Preparedness Manager
Loss Control Specialist
Safety Training Coordinator
Health & Safety Trainer

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Info

Duration: 4 years full-time

Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II.

Fee: 12,036 OMR

Required English Prerequisites

IELTS (academic): 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL (internet) min overall score 60

MCBS Placement Test

Applicants who do not have official IELTS or TOEFL scores are required to take MCBS English Placement Test.

Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placement tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption.

Department Contact

Contact Program Chair Dr. Rene Paquibut for more information.