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Masters Degrees in Occupational Health
We have 91 Masters Degrees in Occupational Health
Masters degrees in Occupational Health involve advanced study of health and safety issues in the workplace.
Related postgraduate specialisms include Environmental Health, Occupational Psychology and Health & Safety Issues.
Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Nursing, Health Science or Psychology.
Why study a Masters in Occupational Health?
Develop Skills and Knowledge
Masters degrees allow you to deepen your understanding of a subject and develop new skills. For a Masters in Occupational Health, this might include:
- Advanced Occupational Health Expertise: Mastery of theories, principles, and practices related to promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace, including risk assessment and management.
- Strategic Interventions: Skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating occupational health programmes and policies to improve employee health, safety, and productivity.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Proficiency in consulting with employers, employees, and other stakeholders to identify and address occupational health issues and drive organisational change.
Further Career Development
Completing a Masters degree could be beneficial for your career development. For some roles, a Masters degree is outright required—for others, it may instead lead to faster career progression or improve your career mobility. For more information, please visit our Masters employability guide.
After completing your Masters in Occupational Health, a potential career option might be employment as an Occupational Health Manager. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, an Occupational Health Manager earns an average of £41,661 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.
Improve Employability
Completing a Masters degree may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, over 93% of Nursing & Health Masters students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.
What do prospective Nursing & Health Masters students think about study?
We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Nursing & Health Masters students in 2023:
- 75% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
- 63% preferred on campus learning, 19% preferred online/distance learning, and 16% preferred a blended approach.
- 34% were interested in part-time study.
- In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
- Career progress
- Gateway to higher level study
- Career entry
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Note: This guidance was produced with the assistance of AI. However, all data is derived from reliable, authoratitive sources, and all content has been reviewed by humans.
