Description

Occupational Health and Safety (BASc)

This program, the only one of its kind in Canada, teaches students how to create the safest possible workplaces.

Program Format(s)

Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-op; Two-Year Option for University Graduates

Degree Earned

Bachelor of Applied Science

International Tuition Fee Range 2023/2024

$33,423 – $34,665 CAD

Location

Toronto, Canada

Is It for You?

This program, the only one of its kind in Canada, teaches students how to create the safest possible workplaces. You’ll help prevent injury and illness by anticipating, evaluating and controlling physical, biological and chemical hazards, and developing and implementing initiatives that improve health and safety in work environments across every sector. A paid co-op option, laboratory testing and analysis, workplace visits and an independent research project prepare you to achieve board certifications or professional designations and impact diverse workplaces.

After Graduation

Your work will impact a variety of areas such as manufacturing, education, transportation, forestry; law enforcement, construction and trade; health and safety evaluation, training and monitoring services; health and safety consultation, occupational hygiene; workplace wellness; senior-level policy or program management. You will be prepared to achieve board certifications or professional designations such as Canadian registered safety professional, registered occupational hygienist, certified industrial hygienist or certified safety professional. You may work as a health and safety consultant, an environmental technician, disability case manager or wellness advisor. You may also choose to pursue further education in areas such as industrial hygiene or ergonomics.