MApplSc (Occupational Safety Engineering
and Ergonomics)—full-time and part-time
College of Engineering & Informatics
Course overview
This programme comprises of course work and a thesis. Admission to the programme is at the discretion of the potential supervisor and the Head of Discipline and is based on a proposal from the applicant.
Special Features
Th e MApplSc programme is a broad-based one which will appeal to those from diverse backgrounds. The focus is on engineering systems. However, the knowledge gained can be applied to various disciplines and workplaces. Participants can choose the lecture courses they study to suit their background and their career aspirations.
Key facts
Entry requirements
The MApplSc programme is open to individuals who have an honours degree from a recognised university or third level college or a pass degree, with at least three years’ relevant experience acceptable to the College of Engineering
Duration:
1 year, full-time, 2 years, part-time
Next start date: September 2013
ECTS weighting: 90
Average intake: Discretionary
Closing date: An early application may result in an early offer, see the offer round dates.
Course outline
Candidates must complete at least four and up to six courses from a list of subjects provided by the Discipline. In addition, candidates must submit year's work, which will be continuously assessed over one year in the case of full-time students, and over two academic years in the case of part-time students.
Modules (subject to change):
Ergonomics
Occupational Health
Occupational Hygiene
Safety & Risk Management
Project Management
Legal Studies
Quality Engineering
Regulatory Affairs
Human & Systems Reliability
Quality Management
Research Methods
Management Studies
Year's Work
Thesis
Applications and selections
Who teaches this course?
Mr. Enda Fallon,
Senior Lecturer in Industrial Engineering,
Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering
College of Engineering and Informatics
NUI Galway
T +353 91 492 745
E enda.fallon@nuigalway.ie
Find out more
Programme Director
T: + 353 91 492745
E: enda.fallon@nuigalway.ie
PAC code
GYE00, full-time ,GYE01, part-time
Fees for this course
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Past students
Moyra Tangney
Ericcson
"The Masters of Applied Science at NUI Galway was an extremely worthwhile course, both personally and professionally. The fact that I was completing a Masters and undertaking my thesis helped me to get my current job in Ericsson. The course has provided me with a better structured framework for analysing situations and reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of
systems, which is vital in my work."Fiona Masterson
Boston Scientific Corporation
"Through the Masters in Applied Science at NUI Galway I developed a wide range of new skills and increased my knowledge of the subject areas covered by my thesis. My critical thinking, analytical and writing skills improved greatly on completion of this course and have helped me in the independent research I have completed since graduating."
Jacqueline Dobbs
Medtronic Vascular, Galway
"The Masters of Applied Science at NUI Galway was a very challenging, but worthwhile experience. The topics that I chose to study were new to me and this meant that it was a steep learning curve, but the experience has given me more confidence and I’ve developed many new and useful skills. Without the qualification I gained from the Masters I would not have secured my current job."