Occupational health and safety (MOHS)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- Full time: 1 year; Part time: 1-3 yearsDuration
- St. John's Campus, CanadaLocation
- InterdisciplinaryField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- St. John's CampusCampus
- MOHSAwards
- $3,222Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The Master of Occupational Health and Safety (MOHS) is an interdisciplinary program providing advanced-level study of multiple aspects of occupational health and safety. The program is built on the expertise that has been developing at Memorial University over the past decade.
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The program is a response to clear demand from both within the province and throughout Canada. The MOHS program is designed to provide students, safety officers, loss prevention specialists and human relations managers with the analytic frameworks and up-to-date knowledge that can serve as a basis for future advanced academic study or for higher level professional careers in regulatory agencies, industry, government and stakeholder organizations. This program is not eligible for funding. The Master of Occupational Health and Safety (MOHS) is an interdisciplinary program providing advanced-level study of multiple aspects of occupational health and safety. The program is built on the expertise that has been developing at Memorial University over the past decade.
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull-time; part-time study is available in many graduate progra…
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Second class Bachelor's degree in an area of study relevant to occupational health and safety, or in medicine, nursing, occupational/physical therapy, two letters of reference, and, for applicants whose prior university instruction was not in English, demonstration of English language proficiency. Minimum TOEFL scores are: 580 for the paper-based test; 237 on the computer-based test; or 92 on the Internet-based test. The minimum IELTS score is an overall band score of 7.0. The minimum MUNTEL score is an overall band score of 70. Consideration is also given to applicants without a post-secondary degree who have more than 10 years of work experience in occupational health and safety. · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 58; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants who have completed secondary schooling, an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree at a recognised institution where the language of instruction is English are not required to take an English proficiency test; if the institution is outside Canada or the United States a medium-of-instruction (MOI) letter must be uploaded as 'Grad Proof of English Proficiency'. Applicants who do not meet the requirement may be considered for conditional admission pending completion of the Intensive English Program at Grenfell Campus. Source: https://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/apply-to-memorial/ · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - General Application Processing Fee for graduate students who are non-Canadian applicants (Canadian applicants CAD 60.00). Non-refundable. Source: https://www.mun.ca/finance/tuition-fees-and-charges/application-and-admission-fees/
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$3,222 CAD / year≈ $2,369 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsMemorial publishes graduate funding and scholarships at and a searchable awards database at; no funding figure is published on this programme's pageView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: January 15 for Fall admission
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Occupational health and safety (MOHS) cost?
CAD 3,222 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
Full time: 1 year; Part time: 1-3 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Second class Bachelor's degree in an area of study relevant to occupational health and safety, or in medicine, nursing, occupational/physical therapy, two letters of reference, and, for applicants whose prior university instruction was not in English, demonstration of English language proficiency. Minimum TOEFL scores are: 580 for the paper-based test; 237 on the computer-based test; or 92 on the Internet-based test. The minimum IELTS score is an overall band score of 7.0. The minimum MUNTEL score is an overall band score of 70. Consideration is also given to applicants without a post-secondary degree who have more than 10 years of work experience in occupational health and safety. · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 58; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants who have completed secondary schooling, an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree at a recognised institution where the language of instruction is English are not required to take an English proficiency test; if the institution is outside Canada or the United States a medium-of-instruction (MOI) letter must be uploaded as 'Grad Proof of English Proficiency'. Applicants who do not meet the requirement may be considered for conditional admission pending completion of the Intensive English Program at Grenfell Campus. Source: https://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/apply-to-memorial/ · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - General Application Processing Fee for graduate students who are non-Canadian applicants (Canadian applicants CAD 60.00). Non-refundable. Source: https://www.mun.ca/finance/tuition-fees-and-charges/application-and-admission-fees/
Is there a scholarship?
Memorial publishes graduate funding and scholarships at and a searchable awards database at; no funding figure is published on this programme's page View scholarship page
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