Master in Occupational Health
24 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Train professional masters who contribute to the construction of the best operating environment, in companies of all economic activities in a way that protects the working population from the risks derived from work activities, using the appropriate industrial hygiene and safety measures, occupational medicine, preventive medicine, ergonomics, psychology, basic sanitation, and the operation of Occupational Health programs, currently known as the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST) in the formal and informal sector of the economy, taking into account the commitment of companies to sustainable development and productivity.
Occupational profile
- The professional of the Master in Occupational Health is trained in the comprehensive, conceptual and practical management of the health situation of workers in relation to their work performance in the companies that are part of the different economic activities of the formal and informal sector.
- The emphasis in its performance is on the design and execution of research projects on working conditions of the working population, risk factors and prevention and control measures.
- They are capable of designing, advising and directing public, private and community entities, in the definition of Occupational Health policies, advising companies, unions and workers. Also manage professional risk prevention programs and direct Occupational Health programs in companies.
- He has mastery in the human-work environment interaction. It has the opportunity to determine impacts both to the general and operational environment in the legal framework of the country's environmental and occupational legislation.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Train professional masters who contribute to the construction of the best operating environment, in companies of all economic activities in a way that protects the working population from the risks derived from work activities, using the appropriate industrial hygiene and safety measures, occupational medicine, preventive medicine, ergonomics, psychology, basic sanitation, and the operation of Occupational Health programs, currently known as the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST) in the formal and informal sector of the economy, taking into account the commitment of companies to sustainable development and productivity.
Occupational profile
- The professional of the Master in Occupational Health is trained in the comprehensive, conceptual and practical management of the health situation of workers in relation to their work performance in the companies that are part of the different economic activities of the formal and informal sector.
- The emphasis in its performance is on the design and execution of research projects on working conditions of the working population, risk factors and prevention and control measures.
- They are capable of designing, advising and directing public, private and community entities, in the definition of Occupational Health policies, advising companies, unions and workers. Also manage professional risk prevention programs and direct Occupational Health programs in companies.
- He has mastery in the human-work environment interaction. It has the opportunity to determine impacts both to the general and operational environment in the legal framework of the country's environmental and occupational legislation.
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirements
- Fill out the "Degree Request" format.
- Amplified photocopy of the identity document.
- Photocopy of Diploma or Certificate of Undergraduate Degree.
- Graduate Card Application Form.
- Original payment receipt "Grade Rights".
- Peace and saved.
- Take a proficiency exam in English.
2 Years
Jan
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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