Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Management with

Honours (KA9362)

(BOSHM) Faculty of Science and Technology

Objectives

• To identify hazards and risks related to occupational safety, health and working environment.

• To evaluate and measure occupational hazards and risks using qualitative and quantitative aspects of safety, health and working environment.

• To reduce hazards in the workplace.

• To communicate and promote the safety, health and working environment in the workplace.

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Who Should Take This Programme

• Interested individuals who are working in safety and health related fields

• Open to anybody who wants to learn and know more about safety and health in the workplace.

• Green Book holders interested to obtain a degree and seek to upgrade their career advancement

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Career Prospects

• Government - Occupational Safety and Health Officer

• Company / Industry - in environmental health and occupational safety and health or food industry

• Consultants - in the public and private sectors

• Education – as an academician in IPTA/IPTS

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About BOSHM

• Part-time weekend programme

• Open Distance Learning (ODL) Mode

• Started in September 2009

• Statistics of students (till May 2011)

– 28 students (Perak) & 617 students (Malaysia)

• Duration – 41/2 years (14 semester)

• Total Fees – RM22,110

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Programme Structure

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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS= 123

CORE COURSES

96 CREDIT(30 SUBJECTS

+ 1 PROJECT

PAPER)

UNIVERSITY COURSES

18 CREDIT(6 SUBJECTS)

MQA COURSES

9 CREDIT(3 SUBJECTS)

How The Programme Is Conducted

• 3 semesters per year (Jan, May & Sept)

• 3 Subjects per semester

• 4 tutorials per semester (on Saturday or Sunday)

- 2 hours per subject

• Offered at Greenhill Learning Centre, Ipoh

• Conducted via Blended Learning or Pure Online mode

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Entry Requirements

Normal Entry

• SPM/SPMV with 2 credits ; AND

• STPM/HSC with at least 2 principals or equivalent; OR

• Recognised Diploma in related field(CGPA >= 2.00); OR

• Foundation or Matriculation certificate in related fields; OR

• Other recognised qualifications.

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Entry Requirements

Flexible Entry

• At least 21 years old on 1st of January (application year);

AND

• Possess PMR OR equivalent; AND

• Possess prior learning experience and/or knowledge

relevant to the program applied for

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Fees Structure

Discount :• 10% is given for full semester payment before the date

fixed (each semester)• Physically Disadvantaged (OKU) and senior citizens

(those born before August 31, 1957) will be given 75% discount on tuition fees

  Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Sem 1 1725 1905 1605 1605 1110

Sem 2 1605 1605 1605 1605 1020

Sem 3 1755 1605 1605 1755 -

Total RM22,110

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Financing Your Studies

• PTPTN

• EPF (account 2)

• Study Loan from commercial banks

• Easy and Flexible Installment Scheme (0% interest)

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Assessment

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FORMAT A FORMAT B FORMAT C

Assignment 30 % - 100 %

Mid-Term Exam

- 30 % -

Final Exam 70 % 70 % -

How to Apply?

• Complete an online application that can be obtained from OUM website

• Submit the supporting documents to Perak Learning Centre:

i) 2 copies of certified NRIC

ii) 2 copies of certified academic certificates, transcripts

and scroll

iii) RM30.00 processing fee payable to UNITEM SDN BHD

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FAQ

1. Q: Is the programme approved by MQA?

A: Yes. The programme is approved by MQA.

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2. Q: Is the programme accredited by MQA?

A: Currently, we are in the process of getting the

accreditation from MQA.

3. Q: Is the programme recognised by JPA?

A: JPA recognition will come after MQA accreditation.

4. Q: Will BOSHM graduate entitle for Green book?

A: Yes, after graduate have passed the NIOSH exam.

FAQ5. Q: How is the programme differ from programmes

offered by other universities?

A: i) This is the only Bachelor of Occupational,

Safety & Health programme offered on a part-time

basis.

ii) This programme is a degree programme whereas

the NIOSH is non degree programme.

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6. Q: Can I apply for credit transfer for previous work

experience?

A: Yes, by applying through APEL (Accreditation of Prior

Experiential Learning).

Thank You…Thank You…

Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Management with

Honours (KA9362)

(BOSHM) Faculty of Science and Technology

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