Master of Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational health and safety is the process of taking a series of measures to protect the health of employees and prevent occupational accidents in workplaces. For students who want to specialize in this field, the Occupational Health and Safety Master's program offers a wide-ranging academic and professional development opportunity.

The Occupational Health and Safety Master's program aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to provide a safe environment in the workplace. The program covers topics such as occupational health and safety management, risk assessment, causes and prevention of occupational accidents, employee health, work environment and occupational health and safety legal regulations.

Students will take a series of courses throughout the program and will be able to take an active role in occupational health and safety management in workplaces when they graduate. They will also be equipped to follow the latest trends in occupational health and safety practices and management techniques and follow best practices.

The Occupational Health and Safety Master's program is open to students from many different fields such as engineering, health, psychology, social sciences, law and management. The program is ideal for students who want to receive advanced training in occupational health and safety. Graduates may have opportunities to work in industry, healthcare, construction, energy and many other sectors.

The Occupational Health and Safety Master's program provides students with competence in workplace health and safety practices, offering innovative approaches to protecting the health and safety of employees. If you want to specialize in this field and advance your career, you can apply to the Occupational Health and Safety Master's program.

Students who complete a Master of Science in Occupational Health and Safety program typically receive a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Master of Arts (M.A.) degree.

These degrees can vary from country to country, but are generally the standard degrees used for master's programs in related disciplines. Students who complete this program may also receive specific certificates or postgraduate qualifications.

The Occupational Health and Safety Master's program is an interdisciplinary program focusing on occupational health and safety issues. This program aims to provide the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to identify, assess, manage and prevent potential health and safety hazards in workplaces.

The program provides comprehensive training to those who work or want to work in the field of occupational health and safety on how to effectively manage health and safety risks in their workplaces. This program teaches students about occupational health and safety laws, regulations and standards, methods of identifying and assessing health and safety risks, and preparation and implementation of workplace safety plans.

The program also covers the latest developments, best practices and innovations in the field of occupational health and safety. Students gain knowledge on legal and ethical issues in occupational health and safety, risk assessment, hazard analysis, occupational health and safety management systems, workplace health services, employee training and communication.

The program combines theoretical and practical training and offers students the opportunity to apply their learning in real life. Students can conduct research on occupational health and safety issues, apply the knowledge they learn in the workplace or gain practical experience by doing an internship.

The Master of Occupational Health and Safety program provides a solid foundation for students wishing to pursue a career in occupational health and safety, helping them effectively manage health and safety risks in their workplace.

The Occupational Health and Safety Master's program aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in the field of occupational health and safety. Students who plan to enroll in this program are expected to gain the following qualifications at the end of the program:

To have knowledge of the basic concepts in the field of occupational health and safety.

To have the ability to identify risks in workplaces and manage these risks.

To have knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and standards and to have the ability to apply these legislation and standards.

To have the ability to conduct research, collect and analyze data on occupational health and safety.

To have leadership and management skills in the field of occupational health and safety and to have the ability to apply them.

To be able to produce innovative solutions in the field of occupational health and safety and to have the ability to apply these solutions.

To have the ability to conduct awareness-raising activities in the society to increase awareness on occupational health and safety.

To have ethical and social responsibility awareness on occupational health and safety and to have the ability to apply them.

These qualifications will enable students to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of occupational health and safety and to be successful in their careers.

Those who complete the Occupational Health and Safety Master's program can be employed in many different sectors. Occupational health and safety program graduates can generally work in private sector companies, public institutions and organizations, workplaces, universities and consulting firms. Occupational Health and Safety program graduates have all the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure the health and safety of employees in their workplaces.

Occupational Health and Safety program graduates can conduct risk analysis in workplaces, create health and safety programs in workplaces, provide training on occupational health and safety, and provide consultancy on preventing occupational accidents and implementing occupational health and safety laws.

In addition, occupational health and safety program graduates can work in government institutions and contribute to the development and implementation of occupational health and safety policies. In addition, occupational health and safety program graduates can also work as researchers in universities.

In summary, occupational health and safety program graduates can be employed in various positions in the business world and the public sector and play an important role.

The student's success in the courses is determined by evaluating the mid-term grades and the final exam grade together.

Mid-term grades consist of quizzes, mid-term exam grades and grades given to homework, applications and practical work depending on the course. In the credit system, the type and weight of mid-term and final evaluations (exams, homework, applications and similar) are reported to the relevant department head by the instructor teaching the course within the first two weeks of the semester and announced to the students by the relevant teaching unit administration. The final evaluation is determined by the instructor teaching the course with one of the following letter grades, taking into account the general success level of all students taking that course.

While the impact of the homework given during the semester on the final grade is 40%, the impact of the final exams at the end of the semester is 60%.

Graduation Requirements are as follows:

  • Successfully completing all courses in the program,
  • Having no FF grade,
  • Achieving a minimum grade of CB or higher for each course,
  • Completing 120 ECTS credits, with 60 credits from coursework and 60 credits from the thesis,
  • Submitting a thesis of at least 15,000 words in accordance with the "Thesis Writing Guide" provided by the Graduate Education Institute, and defending it if deemed necessary,
  • Presenting a thesis with a plagiarism rate below the accepted maximum of 30%,
  • Submitting the thesis approved in Turkish in English.