The study of occupational safety and health may cover topics surrounding common workplace concerns over employee wellbeing and first-aid. Any program covering these topics will likely address and adhere to the workplace practices approved by local government regulatory agencies.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.