Massey’s Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) will give you essential skills for a career in the health industry. Your training will include decision-making, problem-solving and management skills - all highly desired by employers. You’ll get a variety of hands-on experiences, including participation in worksite visits. On completion, you’ll be prepared to facilitate, educate, and promote safety and health in the workplace. The Occupational Health and Safety major includes all aspects of work and health including physical and psychosocial work environments.

Careers The Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) can lead to or enhance many careers. Our graduates are working as: Health and safety managers Staff of Worksafe New Zealand and ACC Occupational health and safety consultants Occupational health nurses Environmental health, air pollution and noise control specialists Occupational hygienists Ergonomists/human factors specialist Designing engineers Human resource managers and advisers