Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (PgD-OSH)
Enhancing access to quality, well-trained professionals in Occupational Safety and Health Management
HND (TUM), MSc (LEICESTER), PhD (JKUAT)
I Welcome you to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health at the Institute of Energy and Environmental Technology. We have three programs in this department namely PhD in Occupational Safety and Health (Ph.D OSH), MSc in Occupational Safety and Health (MSc OSH) and Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (PgD OSH).
The International Labour Organization (ILO) declared the right to a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work. This means that occupational safety and health can no longer be considered an option. Kenya promulgated a new Constitution in August 2010 that includes a chapter on the Bill of Rights, which provides for the rights and fundamental freedom of all citizens. Although the Constitution does not address OSH specifically, it provides for the rights of every person to fair labour practices, reasonable working conditions, and a clean and healthy environment.
The Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) in OSH program is anchored on the philosophy of enhancing access to quality, well-trained professionals in Occupational Safety and Health applicable to all workplaces. It prepares graduates to manage the safety and health hazards that are inherent in workplaces and those that arise from introduction of new technologies. On completion of this program, our graduates are eligible for registration by the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS) as OSH advisers, a fire safety auditor and an OSH Trainers. Graduates are also employed by corporate bodies as a safety and health officer/manager.
We are proud to have PgD graduates in very senior corporate and government positions responsible for occupational safety and health. The duration of the PgD Occupational Safety and Health shall be three semesters only comprising of two semesters of coursework and One semester for a project.
MSc. OSH course is developed for graduates and professionals in any science discipline and Engineering disciplines. Early career graduates who will to start a career in OSH Management are also welcome including those who work with National and County governments, NGOs, and other relevant professionals and consulting firms.
Entry Requirements
The following shall be eligible for registration for Master of Science (MSc) in Occupational Safety and Health degree;
1. A Bachelor degree second class honors (Upper Division) in any science discipline from JKUAT or any other university recognized by senate.
2. BSc degree second class (lower division) with a working experience of over 2 years in a related field.
3. A holder of Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from JKUAT
4. Any other equivalent qualification recognized by the senate.
The Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health (MSc. OSH) course is a 2-year course on full time and 4-years on part time basis. This encompasses Coursework; Eleven taught units during the first year and a Thesis plus at least one publication in refereed journal.
YEAR 1: Coursework
The course includes both coursework and research. During the first year, students take 11 (ELEVEN) units as presented in the Table below;
Year II: Research Leading to Thesis and ONE Publication
In the second year of study, students choose a topic of interest and with the help of academic supervisors develop a proposal which leads to a thesis is a specialised area. The students are expected to participate in academic conferences and workshops. They are also expected to publish at least on Research Article in a Scopus Indexed Journal with a high impact factor.
Application forms are available online and can also be obtained from the JKUAT Graduate School at a fee of KES. 2,500. Applications are received throughout the year and the main intake happens in September every year.
Funding Opportunities
Funding and Scholarship opportunities will be communicated from time to time. Students in the final year of study are encouraged to approach their supervisors for such opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers as safety managers, environmental health specialists, or risk assessment professionals. Other possibilities include roles in compliance, training, and consulting within various industries focused on occupational safety and health.
You can reach us through: director@ieet.jkuat.ac.ke, applications@ieet.jkuat.ac.ke and Mobile:
+254 740 852 600