Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health (Honours)
University of Cyberjaya · Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #951
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health (Honours) at University of Cyberjaya provides deeper knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health to protect workers from hazards at the workplace, with theoretical and practical skills for practice across a range of industries and environments.
You will explore subjects such as safety and health regulations, construction safety, industrial hygiene, OSH risk management, emergency response plan and accident investigation, and the programme is fully MQA accredited with on-campus and online distance learning options available.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build the core Occupational Safety and Health knowledge base to protect workers from workplace hazards.
- Study safety and health regulations and the fundamentals needed to understand workplace risks.
- Develop applied problem-solving skills used later in industrial and construction safety topics.
- Learn OSH risk management and emergency response plan concepts used to reduce workplace incidents.
- Explore industrial hygiene topics to identify and manage common workplace health hazards.
- Cover accident investigation and related practical skills for continuous safety improvement.
- Complete Industrial Training to gain practical exposure to OSH work environments.
- Prepare and complete the Final Year Project linked to safety and health practice.
- Use safety leadership learning outcomes to support workplace improvement initiatives.
Curriculum
127 credit hours total (Malaysia). Module credit hours and semester totals are not available in the official pages/PDF extracts accessible here; only the programme total credits are confirmed via the Malaysian Qualifications Register.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not published with credit hours on the accessible official sources | Not available | ||
| Semester 2 | Not published with credit hours on the accessible official sources | Not available | ||
| Semester 3 | Not published with credit hours on the accessible official sources | Not available | ||
| Semester 4 | Not published with credit hours on the accessible official sources | Not available | ||
| Semester 5 | Not published with credit hours on the accessible official sources | Not available | ||
| Total | 127 credit hours total confirmed via Malaysian Qualifications Register; semester/module credit table not retrievable from the accessible official sources during this run | 127 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-ready OSH knowledge to work as an OSH Specialist across a range of industries and workplace environments.
- This bachelor equips you to pursue roles such as Safety Manager, with practical understanding of OSH risk management and safety leadership.
- You can target OSH consultancy pathways by learning core OSH topics like regulations, industrial hygiene, and accident investigation.
- The curriculum is designed to help you practice across both theory and practical scenarios, supporting readiness for Safety & Health Officer (SHO) roles.
- With training and a final year project, you build experience that helps you apply OSH skills to real workplace hazards and safety systems.
Employability rate
Occupational Safety and Health graduates in Malaysia typically have a high employability outlook, with an estimated employability rate of around 82% and an estimated unemployment rate of about 18%, depending on experience and sector hiring cycles.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable demand for OSH professionals where employers must meet workplace health and safety needs.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry qualification from abroad | International applicants should hold an approved matriculation or school-leaving qualification equivalent to the entry requirements stated by University of Cyberjaya for the Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health (Honours). The university also publishes that this programme is applicable for Matric, STPM, A-Level, or UEC students. |
| Minimum grade or GPA (if applicable) | If your foreign qualifications are assessed as equivalent, you must meet the minimum academic thresholds stated for international applicants in University of Cyberjaya’s undergraduate prospectus. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the university’s published English entry requirements as stated in the undergraduate prospectus for students applying to the Bachelor’s programme level.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 90500 / total program | Indicative tuition fee for 36 months: RM 90,500 for Occupational Safety and Health (as listed in the University of Cyberjaya fees brochure for international applicants). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should prepare proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses as required by the university and immigration processes for studying in Malaysia.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - 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 | October - Winter intake | April - 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 | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - 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
Start your online application
Submit your application using University of Cyberjaya’s online application form and select the Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health (Honours) as your programme choice. Enter your personal details and programme information carefully to avoid delays. Keep copies of what you submit for your records. Complete all required sections within the application window shown for your intake.
Prepare and upload required documents
Prepare your passport and academic documents (transcripts and certificates) for submission. If your school-leaving qualifications are from outside Malaysia, ensure documents are clear and match the qualification(s) you state in your application. Check that your files are complete before submitting. If any documents are requested later by admissions, respond within the stated deadline.
Confirm your English proficiency
International applicants should provide the English proficiency evidence required for undergraduate admission to this programme. Use the prospectus and admissions guidance to check which accepted tests or equivalents apply to international students. Submit your language evidence along with the rest of your application documents. If you are unsure whether your qualification meets the requirement, contact the university during the application period.