Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health (Maritime)
Netherlands Maritime University College (NMUC) · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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Quick Overview
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The Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health (Maritime) at Netherlands Maritime University College (NMUC) focuses on measuring safety and health in the maritime working environment, covering physical, ergonomic, chemical, biological, psychological, and social factors linked to accidents, injuries, and diseases.
The program is industry-oriented and includes OSH topics such as hazard identification, risk analysis and risk control (HIRARC), maritime safety and security management, occupational safety and health risk management, and final year project work, with a total duration of 4 years.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build practical OSH foundations with Occupational Safety and Introduction to Occupational Safety, plus Occupational Health and Human Anatomy and Physiology.
- Introduce key maritime safety and regulatory context through Law in Occupational Safety and Health and Port Safety and Security Management.
- Develop quantitative and science basics used across OSH practice with Elementary Statistics and Applied Physics.
- Study maritime and OSH risk and compliance topics such as Maritime Law, Industrial Chemical, and OSH Risk Management.
- Strengthen applied hazard control and human factors knowledge through Ergonomics and Human Factors and Behaviour Based Safety.
- Develop OSH management and operational safety capabilities using OSH Management System, Occupational Safety and Health Risk Management, and Occupational Safety and Health in Construction.
- Complete capstone study with Final Year Project 1 and Final Year Project 2.
- Apply advanced OSH and investigation skills through Accident Investigation and Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, and Industrial Toxicology.
- Move from classroom learning to industry readiness via Industrial Training.
Curriculum
120 credit hours programme; semester-by-semester credits must come from NMUC official credit table. The NMUC programme page lists subject titles by year but does not publish credit hours per subject or per semester in the accessible official page content.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban | |||
| Entrepreneurship | ||||
| Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah | ||||
| Falsafah dan Isu Semasa | ||||
| Occupational Safety | ||||
| Introduction to Safety First Aid | ||||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||||
| Applied Physics | ||||
| Port Safety and Security Management | ||||
| Law in Occupational Safety and Health | ||||
| Elementary Statistics | ||||
| Occupational Health | ||||
| General Ship Knowledge | ||||
| Total | 120 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You prepare for safety-focused roles such as Safety & Health Officer and Site Safety Supervisor, with maritime-specific OSH knowledge that employers need for seafarer and port environments.
- You develop practical competence in hazard identification, risk analysis, and risk control (HIRARC), helping you contribute effectively in workplaces where safety performance is closely monitored.
- You build job-ready capabilities for technical OSH functions such as Industrial Hygiene Technician and Authorized Gas Tester, supported by OSH management and industrial safety modules.
- You gain operational and compliance understanding for maritime-linked organisations such as Oil & Gas Facilities, Chemical Factories, and Construction Firms that rely on OSH risk management.
- You strengthen communication, reporting, and project skills through coursework and the Final Year Project, which supports roles that require structured workplace assessments and documentation.
- You graduate with an OSH qualification aligned to maritime industry priorities, giving you a clearer pathway to supervisory and executive responsibilities as you gain experience.
Employability rate
For graduates in Occupational Safety and Health in Malaysia, employability is typically strong, with an estimated employability rate of about 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting ongoing demand for workplace safety and compliance professionals.
Together, these figures suggest a stable career outlook where qualified OSH graduates can find opportunities in port, industrial, and maritime-linked work environments.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving / pre-university qualification (equivalent) | International applicants can be considered with a recognised equivalent of pre-university qualifications such as STPM (minimum Grade C with GPA 2.00 in any two subjects), STAM (at least Grade Jayyid), matriculation or foundation (minimum CGPA 2.00), or other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. Additional requirement: a pass in English and credit in Mathematics and one Science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science) at SPM level or equivalent. |
| Diploma qualification (equivalent MQF level) | International applicants may also qualify with a Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with at least CGPA 2.00, a Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) or Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM), or other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. The additional requirement still applies: a pass in English and credit in Mathematics and one Science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science) at SPM level or equivalent. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Safety and Health | Direct match | This programme focuses on occupational safety and health in maritime and related industries, including OSH risk management and OSH management system themes. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, NMUC requires English competency for admission to this Bachelor programme. NMUC’s published requirement is a minimum MUET Band 3 OR an equivalent to CEFR (Low B2).
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants applying from abroad are expected to show they can fund tuition fees and living costs while studying in Malaysia. NMUC and Malaysia’s student-pass processes typically require proof of financial capability; confirm the exact evidence required for your intake with NMUC during application.
- Proof of financial capability for tuition fees and living costs for the period of study (as required for student-pass processing for international students in Malaysia).
- Any official tuition payment/fee deposit evidence requested by NMUC as part of enrolment after admission.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | 6-12 months before your desired start date | 6-12 months before your desired start date |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility documents
Check that your pre-university or diploma qualifications and subject requirements meet the NMUC entry requirements for international applicants. Prepare your academic transcripts and documents that show your English requirement, Mathematics credit, and one Science subject at SPM level or equivalent.
Submit your application through NMUC’s enrolment form
Use NMUC’s official enrolment form to register your details and programme of interest. During this step, select Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health (Maritime) as your programme of interest and provide your identity details (passport/NRIC) as requested.
Complete any additional checks if requested
NMUC may request clarification or additional documents after you submit your application. Respond promptly to any follow-up instructions so your file can be processed for admission decisions.