University of Pretoria - Faculty of Health Sciences
PGDip (Occupational Medicine and Health)DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
PGDip (Occupational Medicine and Health)
A curriculum comprises prescribed modules and/or a research report compiled in conjunction with the head of department or Chairperson of the School. Details regarding the curriculum and syllabuses are published in a brochure which is available on request from the relevant department or School.
Students may, with the approval of the Head of the Department of Public Health Medicine or the Chairperson of the School of Health Systems and Public Health, register simultaneously for Part I and Part II of a diploma which extends over two academic years.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum Year 1
- Research project: Occupational health
- Health risk assessment
- Introduction to environmental and occupational health
- Occupational health law
- Clinical skills in occupational medicine
- Diploma examination: Occupational health (Part 1)
- Diploma examination: Occupational health (Part 2)
- Learning in public health
- Human resource management and industrial sociology
Final Year
- Managing occupational health services
- Primary epidemiology
- Principles of occupational medicine
- Principles of occupational hygiene and toxicology
- Diploma examination: Occupational health (Part 1)
- Diploma examination: Occupational health (Part 2)
Program Outcome
Total Credits: 120