The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (B.Sc. OHSE) is a four-year degree that prepares graduates to anticipate, identify, control, and evaluate workplace hazards and for professional management roles. The program is founded on current best practices in OHSE and embeds competences and certifications from the International Network of Safety & Health Professional Organizations (INSHPO), the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). An integration of theory with application in laboratory and diverse work placements prepares graduates to join the workforce as autonomous and competent practitioners who can promote professional and ethical behavior, identify health, safety and environmental hazards in the workplace, assess the risk of those hazards, and implement control measures including health, safety and environmental laws, standards, and international best practices to eliminate or minimize those risks. Graduates are employed in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, health care, education, and oil and gas.
Program Duration:
Four years
Accreditation:
Various courses embedded in the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (B.Sc. OHSE) are accredited through the National Examination Board in Occupational, Safety and Health (NEBOSH), a leading specialized accreditation association for health, safety, environment and wellbeing management.
For more information on UDST’s NEBOSH accreditation, please visit www.nebosh.org.uk/home/
Accreditation:
The Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (B.Sc. OHSE) program is accredited through the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world's largest membership organization for health and safety professionals. IOSH is committed to ensuring that global work practices are safe, healthy and sustainable.
For more information on UDST's IOSH accreditation, please visit https://iosh.com/
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus one final year Mathematics, and successful completion of two of three final year Science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with a minimum score of 60%;
OR
2. Two-year Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Diploma from UDST, or equivalent.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;
OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;
OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test
OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480
OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.
- Documented proof of completed First Aid certification prior to the OHSE work term practicum
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats and steel-toed boots are required for most work term practicum sites.
- It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from work term practicum sites.
- Additional program costs may include textbooks and a mobile phone which supports access to specialized applications.
- Students may choose to complete individual National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) certification exams at an additional cost.
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2025-2024 Study Plan:
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COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-REQ | CO-REQ | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
|
BIOL1110 |
Anatomy & Physiology Ⅰ |
- | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM1030 |
Health Sciences Chemistry |
- | CHEM1031 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CHEM1031 |
Health Sciences Chemistry (Lab) |
- | CHEM1030 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1010 |
English Communication Ⅰ |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSOH1100 |
Introduction to Health, Safety, & Environment |
- | - | 4 | 4 |
0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 15 | 13 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| BIOL1210 | Anatomy & Physiology ⅠⅠ | BIOL1110 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| PHYS1030 | Health Sciences Physics | - | PHYS1031 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1031 | Health Sciences Physics (Lab) | - | PHYS1030 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| HSOH1200 | Health, Safety, & Environment Management Systems | HSOH1100 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 12 | 9 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| HSOH1300 | Health, Safety & Environment Law | HSOH1200 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSOH2040 | Professionalism & Ethics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introduction to Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 9 | 9 | 0 | |||
| YEAR 1 TOTAL: | 36 | 31 | 15 | |||
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COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-REQ | CO-REQ | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| AECH1103 |
Industrial Process Overview |
CHEM1020 OR CHEM1030 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| BIOL2010 |
Microbiology |
- | BIOL2011 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL2011 | Microbiology (Lab) | - | BIOL2010 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| HSOH2110 |
Occupational Hazards & Controls |
HSOH1200 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| COMM1020 |
English Communication ⅠⅠ |
COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 |
0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 13 | 11 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| BUSG2002 | Project Management | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| HSOH2102 | Introduction to Toxicology | CHEM1030 CHEM1031 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSOH2220 | Inspections & Investigations | HSOH1200 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| MATH2002 | Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 14 | 11 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| HSOH2050 | Epidemiology | MATH2002 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSOH2300 | Process Safety Management | HSOH1200 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| RSST1001 | Qualitative Designs & Analyses | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 9 | 9 | 0 | |||
| YEAR 2 TOTAL: | 36 | 31 | 15 | |||
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COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-REQ | CO-REQ | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| HSOH3110 |
Fire Safety & Risk Management |
HSOH1200 | - | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| HSOH3220 |
Environmental Management |
HSOH1200 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSOH3150 |
Occupational Hygiene Ⅰ |
HSOH1200 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Global Awareness & Regional Challenges Elective: Select 1 of 4 | ||||||
| ECON1001 | Global Economics Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 |
Qatar History & Society |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 15 |
13 |
6 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| HSOH3210 | Ergonomics | HSOH2110 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSOH3120 |
Management of Health & Wellness at Work |
HSOH2110 | - | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| HSOH3251 | Occupational Hygiene ⅠⅠ | HSOH2110 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Social Sciences, Humanities & the Arts Elective: Select 1 of 5 | ||||||
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 15 | 13 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| HSOH3300 | Health & Safety Auditing | HSOH1200 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| MGMT2010 | Organizational Behavior | Min 30 Credits | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 6 | 5 | 4 | |||
| YEAR 3 TOTAL: | 36 | 31 | 16 | |||
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COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-REQ | CO-REQ | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| HSOH4100 |
International Oil & Gas Certificate |
HSOH1200 HSOH2300 |
- | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| HSOH4130 |
Occupational Health & Safety in the Construction Industry |
HSOH2110 | - | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Elective: Select 1 of 6 | ||||||
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSEH1110 | Principles of Environmental Health | - | - | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| SCIE1002 | Science & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 13 | 12 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| HSOH4200 | Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Degree Practicum | - | - | 8 | 480 Total HRs | |
| Semester 11 Total: | 8 | 0 | 0 | |||
| YEAR 4 TOTAL: | 21 | 12 | 3 | |||
| B.Sc. OHSE PROGRAM TOTAL: | 129 | 105 | 49 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Program (B.Sc. OHSE) are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or post-graduate research.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The four-year Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (B.Sc. OHSE) degree prepares graduates for an exciting and rewarding career in the field of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment in any industry. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, including but not limited to, the following:
- HSE Safety Coordinator
- OHSE Officer
- Military HSE Officer
- Safety Coordinator Officer (Systems & Audit)
- HSE Officer/ Inspector
- OHSE Educator
- Occupational Health and Hygiene Specialist
- Safety Officer (Systems & Audit)
- HSE Officer (Education Sector)
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