Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Course ID
(N/862/4/0077) (01/27) (MQA/PA 15019)
Campus
SEGi College Subang Jaya
Level of Study
Diploma

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) deals with all aspects of safety and health in the workplace and strongly focus on primary prevention of hazards at workplace. Its goal is to prevent accidents and harm to people from work-related activities.

The Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health is designed to produce graduates who are academically qualified and competent Occupational Safety and Health Practitioners. Graduates will be equipped with technical, problem-solving, and scientific skills in the management of OSH at workplace. Graduates will be expected to demonstrate commitment on safe work culture to the employees at workplace as well as to the community with professional attitudes, ethical conducts, and social responsibilities.

Graduates of this programme are highly sought after to meet the talent needs in various industries including manufacturing, construction, small medium enterprise, oil and gas, hospitality, healthcare etc.

Get more info by downloading the brochure or applying below!

Entry requirements

SPM with pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English, with minimum 3 credits including Mathematics AND any Science subjects
O-Level / UEC with pass in Bahasa Malaysia or English and 3 credits including Mathematics or 1 science
Related SKM Level 3
Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.50
MQA-APEL T4

Programme structure and modules

Year 1

Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
Applied Physics
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students)
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local students)
Anatomy and Physiology
OSH Programme, Training & Promotion
Principle of Ergonomics
General Language Training / Applied Digital Skills
Elementary Statistic
Fire Safety
Occupational Safety & Health Legislation
First Aid
OSH Communication

Year 2

Occupational Health
Growth Mindset / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
Integrity and Anti Corruption
Industrial and Organisational Psychology
OSH Surveillance and Monitoring
Safety Leadership
Organizational Behaviour
Co-Curriculum: Sustainability Thinking
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Accident Investigation
OSH Management System
Machinery & Equipment Safety
Hazardous Substance

Year 3

Occupational Safety
OSH Risk Management
Industrial Hygiene
Industrial Training 1
Industrial Training 2

*For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.

Financial Aid / Funding

PTPTN
EPF
HRDF
SEGi Monthly Installment
Low Initial Payment
Selangor Zakat Education Financial Aid Programme
Bantuan Dermasiswa Lembaga Zakat Selangor
B40 & RURAL OUTREACH SCHEME (BRO)

– Pay nothing until you’ve graduated! Monthly Allowance, Accommodation & Up-front cash subsidy available

EduFlex

– Designed for adult learners, enjoy education loans with interest as low as 4%!

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) can pursue rewarding careers as Safety and Health Officers (SHO)*, OSH Coordinators, Site Safety Supervisors, Health and Safety Practitioners, and Occupational Health and Safety Advisors. They can build careers in diverse sectors including manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, healthcare, and more—promoting safe and healthy work environments.

*Subject to DOSH registration and approval.

Intakes & Orientation Dates

Full Time Mode Intakes
14/1/2025
20/5/2025
9/9/2025
Orientation Dates
13/1/2025
19/5/2025
8/9/2025
  Weekend Mode Intakes
18/1/2025
24/5/2025
13/9/2025
Orientation Dates
18/1/2025
24/5/2025
13/9/2025