MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc) IN SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (SHE)
The Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) is a Taught Course program that is suitable for graduates from science, technology and engineering disciplines. The program provides an opportunity for practitioners from broad backgrounds to enhance their technical knowledge and skills in SHE management. In return, students will develop abilities to manage issues related to safety, health, and environment effectively and ethically. The program covers important aspects of Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), Environmental Protection, Process Safety Management (PSM) and Prevention through Design (PtD). Each module is conducted by experts from the academia and the industry. The candidates are also required to solve industrial problems through SHE Project I & II with proper supervision by experienced researchers from FCEE, UTM.
- Programme Specifications
- Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
- Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- Program Structure
- Career opportunities
- Entry requirement
The UTM Master of Science (Safety, Health & Environment) programme is offered on a fulltime basis at the UTM main campus in Johor Bahru and also on a part-time basis (Offshore) (weekend classes) in Kuala Lumpur. The duration of the study is one to three years for fulltime and two to four years for part-time. This programme is open for any graduate with a degree in science, technology and engineering. Graduates from other disciplines but with
relevant experiences are also encouraged to apply.
PEO1 - To be trained in the field of plant safety and environment. Therefore, it will improve the quality of the environment and the operation of the plant as required by law in addition to providing a working environment that is healthy and comfortable to the employees.
PEO2 - To be knowledgeable on the application of Safety, Health and Environment in the field of employee management, concept and business strategy, the use of computers and the latest technology to analyze and interpret data and information.
PEO3 - To be able to highlight their skills and expertise in reviewing documents and explain how to make decisions relating to Safety, Health and Environment from theoretical concepts to real industrial applications.
PEO4 - Graduates of this degree program have the knowledge and can solve the problem of Safety, Health and Environment using the correct methodology.
| PLO1 | Ability to master the knowledge in safety, health & environmental discipline. |
| PLO2 | Ability to apply research knowledge in safety, health & environmental discipline. |
| PLO3 | Ability to demonstrate several methodologies to analyze problems in safety, health & environmental field using scientific and critical thinking approaches. |
| PLO4 | Ability to apply to legal, ethical and professional code of practice in safety, health & environmental discipline. |
| PLO5 | Ability to deliver effective communication on safety, health & environmental issues. |
| PLO6 | Ability to apply the concept of lifelong learning in safety, health & environmental field. |
| PLO7 | Ability to adapt and interact in society on safety, health & environmental aspects. |
| PLO8 | Ability to work effectively in a team towards achieving common goal and interest. |
| PLO9 | Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities with peers and stakeholders. |
| PLO10 | Ability to manage relevant information in safety, health & environmental field. |
| PLO11 | Ability to identify business opportunity in safety, health & environmental field. |
| Mainstream (special program) | Offshore | |
| 6 max semesters | 3 min semesters | 8 max semesters | 4 min semesters | |
| LIST OF COURSES | sem 1 | LIST OF COURSES | sem 1 | |
| MKKH 1313 SHE Legislations | MKKH 1313 SHE Legislations | |
| MKKH 1113 Research Methodology & Design of Experiment | MKKH 1113 Research Methodology & Design of Experiment | |
| MKKH 1213 Risk Assessment & Accident Modelling | MKKH 1213 Risk Assessment & Accident Modelling | |
| MKKH1423 Occupational Heath & Diseases | MKKH1423 Occupational Heath & Diseases | |
| MKKH 1523 Pollution Control Technology | ||
| LIST OF COURSES | sem 2 | LIST OF COURSES | sem 2 | |
| MKKH 1323 Safety Management Systems | MKKH 1523 Pollution Control Technology | |
| MKKH 1614 SHE Project 1 | MKKH 1323 Safety Management Systems | |
| U** ***3 University General Elective | MKKH 1513 Environmental Management | |
| MKKH 1513 Environmental Management | MKKH 1413 Industrial Hygiene | |
| MKKH 1413 Industrial Hygiene | ||
| LIST OF COURSES | sem 3 | LIST OF COURSES | sem 3 | |
| MKKH 1626 SHE Project 2 | MKKH 1614 SHE Project 1 | |
| Elective 1 | U** ***3 University General Elective | |
| Elective 2 | Elective 1 | |
| Elective 3 | LIST OF COURSES | sem 4 | |
| MKKH 1626 SHE Project 2 | ||
| Elective 2 | ||
| Elective 3 |
Graduate with Master of Science in Safety, Health, and Environment has broadening areas to choose for career development. International and local companies are always interested to hire graduate with Master of Science in Safety, Health, and Environment.
- Candidate must hold a Bachelor Degree in any field of science, technology or engineering with CGPA at least 3.0/4.0 (or equivalent) from Recognised Higher Learning Institution. For those having CGPA less than that, Appendix B of UTM entry qualification will be followed.
- Candidates with other academic backgrounds must have at least 3 years minimum working experience in the field of safety, health or environment.
For further enquiries please contact:
Dr. Norafneeza Binti Norazahar
Programme Coordinator
Office: +6017-9285008
Email : norafneeza@utm.my