Higher Education Course of the Week - GY313: Environmental Health and Safety at University of Galway
GY313: Environmental Health and Safety at University of Galway is a four year Level 8 full time course is designed to teach learners about the relationship between human health and safety and workplace factors. Areas of engineering, law, science and health science are studied to develop students into professionals with the ability to inspect workplaces and uphold them to hygiene standards. Students will learn about the rules and regulations in place to protect employees and the hazards that may occur in the workplace. In first year students study law and gain an understanding of the laws protecting employees.
Graduates will be highly qualified health and safety professionals having completed a seven month industry work placement in their third year. The study of the human gross anatomy i.e. the structures of the human body visible to the naked eye takes place in second year.
Modules offered include:
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety
- Introduction to Law
- Human Gross Anatomy
- Health and Safety Physiology
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Health and Safety Law
- Microbes and the Environment
- Environmental Health and Safety Practice
- Occupational Health and Well-Being
- Exposure Science
- Ergonomic Design of the Workplace
- Safety and Construction
- Introduction to Management
- Health and the Work Environment
See full list of modules here. Please note that course outline can vary from year to year so be sure to consult the college website for the most up to date information.
Student testimonial from Eoghan Dobey:
“The programme is a diverse and challenging learning opportunity in which I developed my personal as well as professional skills. The programme extensively covers the systems, regulations and procedures intended to protect the health and safety of individuals. Placement and the final year project were fantastic learning experiences where I received great exposure to how health and safety is provided for in the working environment…”
Entry Requirements:
As of 2022, the points required for this course are 402, students are required to have the following minimum subjects: 2 H65 & 4O6/H7. Students will need an O6/H7 in English, Irish, Maths and in Agricultural Science or Biology or Chemistry OR Physics OR Physics/Chemistry or Computer Science.
QQI / FET Links:
Students with the following QQI Major Awards can use these qualifications to enter this course: 5M0529, 5M0536, 5M3807 and 5M5267. Click the hyperlinks to see the courses with these award codes.
PLC Courses to consider:
- 5M3807: Human Health performance at Colaiste Ide College of Further Education
- 5M5267: Applied Biology – Food Science at Cork College of FET
- 5M3807: Microbiology – Pre-University at Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education
Further Study:
Graduates go on to puruse Masters, Higher Diplomas or PhD programmes in areas of Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Health, Ergonomics, Management, Safety & Risk Management, Fire Safety, etc.
Career Progression:
Students take on employment in Regulatory Affair, Quality Management, Environmental Health and Safety, in workplaces such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, construction and energy and public bodies.
Careers to consider:
- Environmental Health Officer