Diploma in Occupational and Safety
About
MAHSA University offers a three-year curriculum called the Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health that prepares students for a career in the sector. This program was created in response to the government's ongoing efforts to prevent and lessen workplace illnesses and industrial accidents, as well as the growing need for safety and health professionals. In order to manage and enhance workers' health and well-being in many industries and workplaces, occupational safety and health professionals are required. This is crucial for enhancing organisational morale, productivity, efficiency, and compliance with laws.
The Occupational Safety and Health Diploma is designed to meet the demands of many organisations and industries, both now and in the future. By producing capable graduates who are well-rounded and possess the soft skills and attitudes needed to lead the constantly changing OSH landscape, MAHSA University has taken a step towards imagining the national and worldwide vision of the current and future industrial revolution. Graduates with a Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from MAHSA University will be valuable to their employers and businesses because they can create, oversee, and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
Key facts
Qualification | Diploma |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | January, April, May, August, September, October, November |
Tuition (Local students) | RM 40,500 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | RM 48,700 |
Subjects
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Health and Safety
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
Description | Local students | Foreign students |
---|---|---|
Tuition fee | RM 40,500 | RM 48,700 |
Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
Total estimated cost of attendance | RM 40,500 | RM 48,700 |
Estimated cost per year | RM 13,500 | RM 16,234 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
i) Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with pass in English at SPM level and THREE CREDITS in the following subjects*:
- Mathematics and ONE Science subject (Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science); and
- Any other ONE subjects OR
ii) A pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 3/ Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) in the relevant field (Note: The HEPs need to conduct specific screening and guidance related to the field of the program for the students); O
iii) A Certificate (Level 3, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in the relevant field with at least CGPA of 2.00*; OR
iv) A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject*; OR
v) A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul*; OR
vi) Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Additional requirement for iii - v: A pass in English AND credit in Mathematics and ONE Science subject (Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science) at SPM level or equivalent qualifications (Refer to the notes (*) below this table).
English Competency Requirement (International Student)
Achieve a minimum Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (High B1)**.
* a, b and c below can be waived should any other higher qualifications contain English, Mathematics and any Science subjects including General Science with an equivalent/higher achievement. Malaysian students using English as the medium of instruction in their previous study or with at least Band 2 in MUET or equivalent can be exempted from a pass in the English requirement. Those without a credit in Mathematics and/or Science subjects at the SPM level or equivalent can be admitted requirement. Those without a credit in Mathematics and/or Science subjects at the SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend special enhancement course(s). These special enhancement courses should be SPM equivalent, remedial in nature. Students must pass the Mathematics and Science subject enhancement courses as a prerequisite to the related core courses.
a) A pass in English at SPM level or equivalent qualifications (English subject requirement does not apply to international students since they are required to meet certain scores of international English examinations and are privileged with certain exemptions)
A credit in Mathematics and ONE Science subject at SPM level or equivalent qualifications
A credit in ONE Science subject at SPM level or equivalent qualifications
** Refer to Surat JPT/GS 1000/630 Jld. 3 (12), 6 Mac 2023 - Syarat Kompetensi Bahasa lnggeris Kepada Pelajar Antarabangsa for equivalent English language assessments and score.
Curriculum
YEAR | SEMESTER | COURSE NAME |
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1 | 1 | Anatomy and Physiology |
Industrial Chemistry | ||
Introduction To Occupational Safety | ||
Pengajian Malaysia/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi (U1) | ||
English for Academic Purpose | ||
2 | Occupational Safety and Health Legislation | |
Physics | ||
Introduction to Occupational Health | ||
Organizational Leadership | ||
English for Academic Writing | ||
3 | Ergonomics and Human Factors in Safety | |
Creative & Critical Thinking (U2) | ||
Hazard Identification and Risk Control | ||
2 | 1 | Occupational Safety & Health Statistics |
Accident and Incident Investigation at Workplace | ||
Fire Prevention and Protection System | ||
Industrial Hygiene | ||
Co-curricular project (U4) | ||
2 | Machinery and Equipment Safety | |
Introduction to Hazardous Substances and Occupational Toxicology | ||
Safety and Health in Construction | ||
Elective 1 | ||
Time Management (U3) | ||
3 | Emergency Response and Planning | |
Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance and Monitoring | ||
Workplace Inspection | ||
Management of Occupational Safety and Health Information and Data System | ||
3 | 1 | Industrial Training 1 |
2 | Industrial Training 2 | |
3 | Management of Workplace Safety and Health | |
Elective 2 | ||
Elective 3 |