Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
Introduction
Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health is a Diploma program taught at Perdana University, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health at Perdana University prepares students to become supervisors, safety officers, assessors, and monitors in the industry. It is aimed at developing knowledge and skills for an effective supervisory-level role, including critical thinking and the ability to serve workplaces with professional and ethical standards.
The curriculum is organised across three years. Year 1 covers Human Anatomy and Physiology, Study Skills, Communication Skills, English Proficiency, Computer Application, Chemistry, and Physics.
Year 2 includes Occupational Safety, OSH Surveillance and Monitoring, OSH Legislation, Ergonomics, Principle of Toxicology, Waste Management and Disposal, OSH Risk Management, Machine and Equipment Safety, Emergency Response Plan, Hazardous Substances, and Introduction to OSH Epidemiology.
Year 3 includes Occupational Diseases, Personal Protective Equipment, OSH Promotion, OSH Communication, Fire Safety, DOSH Audit, Rehabilitation and Fitness to Work, Accident Investigation, and Industrial Training.
Modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Study Skills
- Communication Skills
- English Proficiency
- Computer Application
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Occupational Safety
- OSH Surveillance and Monitoring
- OSH Legislation
- Ergonomics
- Principle of Toxicology
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health at Perdana University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Perdana University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Perdana University as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
SPM/ GCE-O Level
- Pass SPM or equivalent with pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English and three credits in the following subjects : Mathematics or one Science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science); AND Any other TWO subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English)
- OR Certificate (Level 3, MQF) related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.5
- OR Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
MUET: Minimum Band 3 OR equivalent to CEFR (High B1) — required for international students.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://perdanauniversity.edu.my/diploma-in-occupational-safety-and-health
More Information
- OSH Coordinator (OSH-C)
- Industrial Hygienist
- Safety Auditor and Assessor
- Ergonomist
Scholarships
11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.