Occupational Health and Safety - for university graduates (full-time)

Bachelor of Applied Science
Full-time, 2-year program for university graduates
Full-time, 3-year co-op program for university graduates
Recognized by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals

The Occupational Health and Safety degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), the only one of its kind in Canada, teaches you how to make workplaces as safe as possible. You’ll help prevent injury and illness by anticipating, evaluating and controlling physical, biological and chemical hazards. You’ll also develop and launch initiatives that improve health and safety in work environments across every sector. You’ll gain experience with a paid co-op option, active training performing lab tests and analysis, workplace visits and an opportunity to develop an independent research project.

After you graduate you can apply for the examination and certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST). With additional work experience and an exam, you may choose to pursue registration as a Registered Occupational Hygienist through the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists. You can also apply for certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) through the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.