Entry Requirements
• Applicants must be at least 23 years of age and have as a minimum 3 years work experience at the time of application. Applicants under the age of 23 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Priority is given to those active in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).
• You should normally have educational qualifications of at least matriculation standard (i.e., a Leaving Certificate with two honours or equivalent, including a science subject).

You should provide evidence (transcript) of your highest academic qualification to date. (This refers to Leaving Certificate, Third Level Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Diploma, Master’s Degree or PhD).
• In exceptional cases, applicants who do not meet the matriculation requirements, but who have relevant work experience, may be considered on mature grounds. Such candidates will be asked to include a mature applicant portfolio to support their application. A portfolio would normally include evidence of successful completion of a course, which may approximate matriculation, and/or experience and training in OSH, and evidence of a good understanding of the basic sciences. Applicants applying on mature grounds must be working in the area of Occupational Safety and Health. If you are considering submitting a portfolio, contact the programme coordinator at [email protected].
• If your first language is not English then you must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTs 7.0 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent. For a fill list of English Language Requirements for OSH Programmes, please read our International Students webpage.
Entry Requirements
• Applicants must be at least 23 years of age and have as a minimum 3 years work experience at the time of application. Applicants under the age of 23 will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Priority is given to those active in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).
• You should normally have educational qualifications of at least matriculation standard (i.e., a Leaving Certificate with two honours or equivalent, including a science subject).

You should provide evidence (transcript) of your highest academic qualification to date. (This refers to Leaving Certificate, Third Level Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Diploma, Master’s Degree or PhD).
• In exceptional cases, applicants who do not meet the matriculation requirements, but who have relevant work experience, may be considered on mature grounds. Such candidates will be asked to include a mature applicant portfolio to support their application. A portfolio would normally include evidence of successful completion of a course, which may approximate matriculation, and/or experience and training in OSH, and evidence of a good understanding of the basic sciences. Applicants applying on mature grounds must be working in the area of Occupational Safety and Health. If you are considering submitting a portfolio, contact the programme coordinator at [email protected].
• If your first language is not English then you must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTs 7.0 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent. For a fill list of English Language Requirements for OSH Programmes, please read our International Students webpage.

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme.

Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

The following entry routes are available:

HDip Safety, Health and Well-Being at Work PT (SHS5)

Undergraduate Cert and Diploma

Duration 2 Years
Attend Part Time
Deadline 31-JUL-2024

You apply using the UCD online application system. The closing date for 2024/25 applications is 31st July 2024.

Simply click here and follow the instructions. Completed applications will be assessed promptly. Before you submit your application, please ensure you upload the relevant documents and provide information that is requested to support your application.

As part of the application process, you must submit the following online:

CV (maximum 2 pages).

Copies of leaving certificate (or equivalent) or post-leaving certificate diploma or degree parchments, as well as transcripts of associated results.

If you are applying on mature grounds, you must submit a mature student portfolio.

If your first language is not English, you submit the original certificate of completion of an English test.

Please note, your application will be reviewed after all the necessary documents are submitted. An online non-refundable application fee applies.

Canvassing by applicants, or any other person on their behalf, will disqualify.

SHS5: Safety, Health and Well-Being at Work
Higher Diploma

Full-Time: Commencing September 2025
Undergraduate Cert and Diploma

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.