M.SC. / P.G. DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT

The taught Part-time Masters of Science Programme in Occupational Safety and Health Management was first offered in July 2013.

COURSE STRUCTURE

M.Sc. in Occupational Safety and Health Management Programme is structured to offer specialized areas of current importance in the industry. It has a lecture panel of highly qualified, experienced and motivated professionals engaged in various professions such as Occupational Safety and Health, Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Law, Quantity Surveying and Human Resource Management.

The overall program goal is to provide the highest quality of academically well trained competent safety practitioners for businesses and industries as well as the government institutions in Sri Lanka and globally. The program objectives include training graduates with hands-on working knowledge and general understanding of all aspects in management of occupational safety and health. The areas of training include OSH Management in Facilities, Legal Aspects of OSH & Welfare, Psychology and Stress Management, Safety and Health in Workplace Planning & Ergonomics, Environmental Sustainability, Risk Management, Disaster Management, Human Recourse Management and Business Statistics. 

 

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSE

Workshops and Seminars conducted by guest lecturers from eminent professional and factory/site visits are special features. A dedicated team of lecturers who are specialized in a vast variety of fields strengthens the programme.

 

CREDIT REQUIREMENT

40 - Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Management

60 - M.Sc. in Occupational Safety and Health Management

 

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

Medium of instruction is English

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The course covers two academic years,

First Year: The students will follow a lectures series including assignments which are designed to be intensive but scheduled to suit the busy schedule of the working professional. 

Second Year: The students will undertake the writing of a dissertation in a significant area selected in the field of occupational safety and health under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the programme co-ordinator.

 

PROGRAM DELIVERY AND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

The lectures will be conducted online and the conduct of examinations will be done physically at the University of Moratuwa.

MODULE BREAKDOWN

Those who possess following qualification are eligible to apply:

• The Honours degree of Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management of the University of Moratuwa with a minimum of one year experience, OR

• An Honours Bachelor degree of the University of Moratuwa and a minimum of one year appropriate experience, as may be approved by the Senate, OR

• Any other Honours Bachelor degree from a recognised University with a minimum of one year appropriate experience, as may be approved by the Senate, OR

• A three year degree conducted by the University of Moratuwa and a minimum of two years appropriate experience, as may be approved by the Senate, OR

• Any other three year degree from a recognised University with a minimum of two years appropriate experience, as may be approved by the Senate, OR
• Any recognised category of membership of a recognised professional institution, obtained through an academic route, and a minimum of two years appropriate experience after obtaining such membership, as may be approved by the Senate.

The recognition of the institution, the relevant experience required for eligibility shall be judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS.

Applications are invited for the above programme of study.

Application Submission

The application processing fee of Rs. 2,000/- must be paid using a paying-in-voucher obtainable at any Bank of Ceylon branch to the credit of “University of Moratuwa” Account No. 70993353. Clearly State ‘Your Name’, ‘NIC Number’ and ‘MSc OSHM’ on the paying-in-voucher.

 

Your application shall reach the Department of Facilities Management in BOTH modes mentioned below.

 

1. Post the original duly filled and signed application, along with all supporting documents and paying-in-voucher to the below address through Registered post

Dr. Dumindu Soorige

Programme Director

MSc in Occupational Safety and Health Management

Department of Facilities Management

University of Moratuwa

Katubedda

Moratuwa

AND

2. Email the scanned copies of duly filled and signed application, along with all supporting documents and paying-in-voucher in one (01) PDF file, which is 20 MB or less to msc-oshm@uom.lk. Email subject should be written as “Application for 2024 Batch”.

 

Application - Download

Instruction for Applicants - Download

 

Application Closing Date – 20 April 2024

COURSE FEES

The Course fee for the first academic year and second academic year are Rs.225,000/- and Rs.125,000/- respectively. The registration fee per semester is Rs.1,500/- (First year - Rs.4,500/- and Second year - Rs.3,000/-). In addition a non refundable deposit of Rs.2,000/- (for library facilities) and an examination fee of Rs.500/- is payable at the registration.

The course fees for the local and overseas students are given below. Local fees are applicable to Sri Lankan nationals who resides in Sri Lanka. Overseas fees are applicable to Foreign nationals who currently resides in Sri Lanka under long term visa or to Foreign nationals who are willing to stay in Sri Lanka during the course of study under long term student or any other type of visa category.

	Local Students	Overseas Students
Course Fee – First Academic Year	Rs.225,000/-	US$2,000 + Rs.225,000/-
Course Fee – Second Academic Year	Rs.125,000/-	US$2,000 + Rs.125,000/-
Registration Fee	Rs. 1,500/- per semester (First year - Rs.4,500/- and Second year - Rs.3,000/-).	Rs. 1,500/- per semester (First year - Rs.4,500/- and Second year - Rs.3,000/-).
Examination Fee (payable at the registration)	Rs.500/- Per annum	Rs.500/- Per annum
Library deposit	Refundable - Rs.2,500/- per book (up to a max. 6 books) Non-Refundable – Rs. 2,000/-	Refundable - Rs.2,500/- per book (up to a max. 6 books) Non-Refundable – Rs. 2,000/-
Module charges from PG research students	Rs.7,500/- per credit

 

ENQUIRES

Any enquiries should be forwarded to Dr. Dumindu Soorige, the Programme-Coordinator: sooriged@uom.lk 

For any clarifications regarding applications and related matters, please contact Mrs. Ayosha Gunawardhane at 0705325762, or 0112650301 (Ext: 7521; 7600). Email: msc-oshm@uom.lk