Master in Occupational Health and Sustainable Work
Maastricht, Netherlands
DURATION
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English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Master in Occupational Health and Sustainable Work
Keep work healthy, sustainable and productive.
Are you interested in a combination of occupational healthcare, organization/policy science and health education? Would you like to advise organisations and policymakers about the health and sustainable employability of employees? And would you like to help people stay healthy and productive throughout their career, also those with chronic diseases and other disabilities? Then you should consider getting a master's in Occupational Health and Sustainable Work. The Program combines theories of health and labour participation with practical training, enablingyou to formulate and implement health strategies and interventions. You'll also learn how you can evaluate these strategies and interventions. As of the academic year 2022/2023 the Program will be updated in order to stay aligned with contemporary challenges in work, health and career and the changing world of work. Upon graduation, you'll have all the knowledge and skills you need for a career in occupational health consultancy, management, policy-making and research.
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Curriculum
- Determinants of Health and Labour Participation
- Health and Labour Participation: Past, Present and Future
- Introduction to Occupational Health Research
- Strategies for Health Protection, Disease Prevention and Re-integration into Work
- Intervention Development
- Preparation for the Scientific Research
- Occupational Health Management
- Implementation and Evaluation
- Scientific Research and Article
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Occupational Health and Sustainable Work graduates are extremely needed. Developments such as the digital revolution, robotisation, the corona crisis but also the demographic change and increase of workers with chronic illnesses will change the way of working. To promote decent workplaces and sustainable employability for all,expertise is required. From past experience, it is known that this master's Program provides excellent career prospects. Reputable companies need experts who can formulate and implement policies on employee health and productivity. Likewise, government bodies are fertile grounds for policy advisers, analysts, researchers or consultants in these areas.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.