Overview of Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health (Honours) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO 1
Knowledgeable, competent, and innovative
PEO 2
Effective leaders with teamwork skills, as well as verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication skills;
PEO 3
Committed towards the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement;
PEO 4
Professional, ethical, and socially responsible
PEO 5
Capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Majors in medical science will be able to:
PLO 1
Demonstrate and apply systematic understanding of the key elements of medical science fundamentals and occupational safety & health procedures, processes, systems and methodologies.
PLO 2
Assess and analyse issues of occupational safety & health in workplaces and the community using appropriate methods and techniques to provide valid conclusions.
PLO 3
Select and utilize appropriate techniques, resources and modern tools, including information & computer technology, to enhance their practice of occupational safety & health.
PLO 4
Anticipate, recognize and evaluate occupational safety & health issues using evidence based scientific principles to reach substantiated conclusions.
PLO 5
Contribute to the development of solutions for occupational safety & health problems and recommend preventive and corrective measures.
PLO 6
Function effectively as an individual, a member or a leader in diverse technical teams, and collaborate well with others.
PLO 7
Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively to peers, people at the workplace, and society at large.
PLO 8
Demonstrate an understanding of societal and cultural sensitivities while appreciating diversity and inclusivity in workplaces.
PLO 9
Demonstrate sensitivities to the impact of occupational safety & health solutions towards the sustainable development of the community, culture and environment.
PLO 10
Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of occupational safety & health practice.
PLO 11
Apply broad business management and technopreneurial skills in the workplace and daily activities.
PLO 12
Manage their own research and learning, and strive to improve the limits of their knowledge and skills in lifelong academic and career development.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduate from this program will be able to undertake safety and health professional roles in various sectors as Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Executive, Safety and Health Officer (SHO), OSH Coordinator, Industrial Hygienist, OSH Competent Person (OYK) and HSE Consultant.
Courses
Courses of Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health (Honours) in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Semester 1
Fundamental English
Professional English 1
Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (titas)
Physics
Technopreneurship
Principles in Occupational Safety & health
Semester 2
Basic Microbiology
HumanAnatomy & Physiology
Chemistry
Occupational Safety & Health Legislation
Co-Curriculum
Professional English 2
Hubungan Etnik
Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International Students)
Semester 3
Osh Management System
Occupational Epidemiology
Occupational Health
Principles of Psychology
Elective *
Foreign Language 1
Innovation Management
Semester 4
Osh Risk Assessment
Industrial Hygiene
Machinery Safety
Elective *
Foreign Language 2
Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim di Malaysia
Culture and Lifestyle in Malaysia (non-muslim students)
Semester 5
Biostatistics
Scientific Communication
Human Factor & Ergonomic
Industrial Toxicology
Fire Safety
Elective *
Semester 6
Chemical Safety
Rehabilitation Sciences
Elective *
Final Year Project 1
Semester 7
Osh Promotion
Emergency Response & Preparedness
Final Year Project 2
Semester 8
Industrial Training
Elective
Human Biomechanics
Assessment of Human Physical Function
Occupational Rehabilitation
Behavioral Based Safety
Occupational Injury & Disease Compensation
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Local Student
Obtained MUET Band 3 or IELTS (5.5)/TOEFL (550) AND; Local students must meet the English language competency as specified in the programme standard, except for:
individual with academic qualification from institutions that use English language as the medium of instruction; or
individual who studied in Malaysia and intended to further study are subject to item (i); or
individual with O-Level or A-Level qualifications; AND
Pass Matriculation/Pre-University/STPM programme or equivalent qualification with minimum GPA 2.33 in (2) TWO of following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry OR
A-Level programme of equivalent qualification with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry; OR
Recognised Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field; OR
Recognised Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field.
Foreign Students Candidate should obtained IELTS (5.5)/ TOEFL (550) paper-based or equivalent.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Student must complete 12 years of schooling and obtain general pass in their High School Certificate, A-levels or equivalent with min Grade B (85%) in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent
