成人大片

Whether you're a high school, college or university graduate, take advantage of five pathways for completing the program.

Full-time, Four-year Regular

Program length: Four years of full-time study.

Eligibility: High school graduates with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent), or mature students.

Full-time, Five-year Co-op

Develop your knowledge and skills, grow your professional network, learn about possible career paths and earn a competitive salary.

Program length: Three or four, four-month paid work terms, which will alternate between study semesters. Co-op adds approximately one year to the length of the program.

Program entry: Students can apply for co-op in early May of first year. Successful applicants will begin their first work terms in the fall term of third year.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.67. As part of their application, students will need to submit a resume and letter of intent.

Full-time, Two-year Option for University Graduates

Program length: A condensed full-time, two-year option that focuses on practical education and professional career preparation.

Eligibility: University graduates with a bachelor's degree.

Full-time, Three-year Co-op Option for University Graduates

Develop your knowledge and skills, grow your professional network, learn about possible career paths and earn a competitive salary.

Program length: Two, four-month paid work terms, which will alternate between study semesters. Co-op adds approximately one year to the length of the program.

Program entry: Students can apply for co-op in early May of first year. Successful applicants will begin their first work terms in the winter term of second year.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.67. As part of their application, students will need to submit a resume and letter of intent.

Full time, Two-year Degree Completion Option for College Graduates

Program length: A condensed full-time, two-year option leading to a BASc.

Eligibility: Completion of the Workplace Safety and Prevention Diploma from Lambton College, Seneca College or Cambrian College.

Since every work environment has its own risks and hazards, occupational health and safety professionals are found in sectors and industries of all kinds 鈥� such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, government and more.

Roles can vary widely and range from generalized to specialized. Some are behind the scenes, for example involving policy development or injury claims. Others are more hands-on, such as conducting safety inspections or laboratory testing. There鈥檚 lots to explore.

Professional Certifications

Once you graduate, you鈥檒l be eligible to apply directly for the examination and certification as a 鈥� a recognized designation for entry-level practitioners.

As a program graduate and with further work experience, you could also apply for additional advanced and/or specialized certifications, such as:

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• American designations, such as or

Work settings & job titles: Where do you see yourself?

Some OHS roles/specializations require further education, but your path is ultimately shaped by your interests and skills. Check out just a few examples of roles and industries you might pursue.

Advanced learning

After graduation, you may also consider earning a master鈥檚 degree or applying to a complementary/related professional school such as medicine or law.

Occupational Health and Safety at 成人大片 is the only degree-level program of its kind in Canada.

Our curriculum integrates a strong foundation in occupational health and safety with relevant courses in the sciences, law, epidemiology, and a range of specialist areas (e.g. occupational hygiene, ergonomics, physical agents, control measures, safety management systems, toxicology and risk assessment). A balanced education prepares you to become the well-rounded and highly skilled professional that industry demands.

You鈥檒l have access to outstanding learning opportunities in the classroom and in the workplace. Qualified students can apply to gain important real-world experience through paid co-operative education opportunities.

Plus, we support your success with:

• Workplace visits
• Opportunities for laboratory testing and analysis
• Presentations and seminars
• Independent research project
• Faculty with international expertise in occupational hygiene, risk assessment, ergonomics, safety systems and occupational health and safety law

An engaging curriculum will challenge you to develop a rich knowledge base in occupational health and safety. You'll enhance your understanding of:

• Epidemiology and disease processes
• Safety systems and accident theory
• Management and law
• Health research methods
• Occupational hygiene and toxicology
• Risk assessment and communication
• Health education, promotion and planning

Research electives will allow you to pursue research under the supervision of a professor, while field project electives will support you to gain hands-on experience with an outside agency or firm.

Opportunities to explore other disciplines will challenge you to broaden your horizons.

Co-operative education gives five-year students the chance to apply theory to practice in professional work environments.