University of Birmingham - College of Life and Environmental Sciences
MSc/PGDip in Health, Safety and Environment Management
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 31,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international students | 28 August 2026 - for home students
** for international full-time | £15,750 - for international part-time | £11,250 - for UK full-time | £5,625 - for UK part-time
Key Summary
About: The MSc/PGDip in Health, Safety and Environment Management trains you to integrate occupational health, safety, and environmental practice to meet industry and regulatory demands. You'll master risk identification, assessment, and control, develop technical, practical, and management skills, and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams to promote compliance and sustainability. Keywords: HSE, risk assessment, environmental management.
Career Outcomes: Graduates' skills are sought after globally by consultancies, commercial firms, governments, and NGOs. Typical roles include health and safety officer, HSE consultant, environmental manager, risk assessor, compliance officer, and sustainability advisor, working in industry, consultancy, regulatory bodies, or non-profit organizations, and team leadership.
This course equips you with essential skills to meet industry and regulatory demands for integrating occupational health, safety, and environmental issues, ensuring compliance and promoting sustainable practices.
Our MSc Health, Safety and Environment Management course equips you with the skills to identify, assess, and manage risks, ensuring safe and sustainable practices across various industries.
In this course, you will excel in identifying, evaluating, and solving diverse health, safety, and environmental challenges. You’ll master technical and practical skills and develop strong management and critical thinking abilities, all while thriving in team environments.
- Team Approach: Learn to excel in multi-disciplinary teams
- Comprehensive Skills: Identify, evaluate, and solve health, safety, and environmental issues
- Balanced Curriculum: Master technical, practical, and management skills
- Holistic Education: Integrate science and practice of health, safety, and environmental control
Both the MSc and the Postgraduate Diploma are offered on a full-time (one-year) or part-time (two-year) basis. All modules are compulsory.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
The following must be taken:
- Assessment and Control of Occupational Risks
- Chemical and Biological Incident Management
- Environmental Protection and Climate Change
- Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability Management & Leadership (online)
- Organisational Factors for Health and Safety
- Safety Technology
Students must select one of the following modules:
- Dissertation with Placement
- Dissertation/Research Paper
- 17th in the UK for Environmental Sciences (QS World Rankings by Subject 2025)
- 3rd in the UK for Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Scholarships for international students
At Birmingham, we believe in removing all barriers to education, so all of our talented students can achieve their full potential. As an international student, you can take advantage of our wide range of University-run scholarships as well as the many scholarships and bursaries from external funding organisations.
The skills you gain from this course are highly sought after globally by top consultancies, leading commercial companies, and influential government and non-governmental organisations. You’ll be equipped to tackle complex challenges, drive innovation, and implement sustainable solutions, ensuring you are well-prepared for a successful career in diverse and dynamic sectors.
Wednesday 18 March - 14:00 - 18:00
The course is taught using formal lectures, workshops, group work, case studies and student-centred learning, recognising the importance of technical and practical skills as well as academic excellence.
- Formal Lectures: Gain foundational knowledge from experienced faculty and industry experts.
- Case Studies: Analyse real-world scenarios to enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Practical Simulations: Engage in hands-on exercises to practice and refine your skills.
- Student-Centred Learning: Participate in interactive activities and group discussions for active learning.
Our Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)-accredited MSc in Health, Safety and Environment Management equips you with the skills for certified-level membership, addressing industry demands to integrate occupational health, safety, and environmental issues.
Semester 1
In Semester 1, you will study:
- Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability Management & Leadership (online) (20 credits)
- Assessment and Control of Occupational Risks (20 credits)
- Environmental Protection and Climate Change (20 credits)
- Research Methods (MSc students only)
Semester 2
In Semester 2, you will study:
- Health and Safety, Environment and Sustainability Management & Leadership (online) (20 credits)
- Organisational Factors for Health and Safety (20 credits)
- Chemical and Biological Incident Management (20 credits)
- Safety Technology (20 credits)
Semester 3
- Dissertation/Research Paper (60 credits)