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Occupational Safety and Health

  • Program Code: N7850201
  • Degree Awarded: Bachelor's Degree
  • Mode of Study: Full-time
  • Duration: 4 Years

1. Program Overview

Ton Duc Thang University was the first institution in southern Vietnam to offer a degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, beginning in 1998. The program prepares students to become professionals in occupational safety and health, equipped with the expertise to advise, consult, and implement technical, managerial, and training solutions for enterprises to ensure workplace safety, protect workers' lives and health, and safeguard corporate assets.

View detailed information about the curriculum here.

2. Social Demand and Career Opportunities

As economic and social development continues and awareness of workplace safety grows, the demand for professionals with expertise in occupational safety and health is increasing. In particular, foreign-invested enterprises, industrial parks, export processing zones, and other large-scale industries require highly qualified occupational safety and health specialists.

Graduates of the Occupational Safety and Health program at TDTU can pursue careers in the following positions:

  • Occupational Safety and Health Manager or Officer in enterprises and corporations.
  • Consultant and assessor for quality, safety, and environmental management systems.
  • Inspector or specialist at government agencies responsible for occupational safety and health.
  • Lecturer or researcher at universities, institutes, and research centers specializing in occupational safety and health.

3. Why Study Occupational Safety and Health at TDTU's Khanh Hoa Campus?

  • Modern and up-to-date curriculum: The program is designed in accordance with international standards and follows the program quality requirements of the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA), providing students with a strong academic foundation and essential practical skills.
  • Experienced faculty: Students are taught by highly qualified lecturers with extensive professional expertise, practical experience, and a strong commitment to teaching.
  • Modern facilities: The Khanh Hoa Campus is equipped with modern laboratories, libraries, and training centers that effectively support students' learning and research activities.
  • Dynamic and innovative learning environment: Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, academic clubs, and scientific research, helping them develop soft skills while strengthening their professional knowledge.
  • Excellent employment prospects: Graduates have strong opportunities to secure employment immediately after graduation.
  • Affordable tuition fees: Tuition at the Khanh Hoa Campus is adjusted to suit the region's socio-economic conditions and is lower than at the university's main campus in Ho Chi Minh City, helping reduce students' financial burden.
  • Scholarship opportunities: TDTU offers a wide range of attractive scholarships for students.

    Occupational Safety and Health students participating in field trips at enterprises.

    Occupational Safety and Health students participating in field trips at enterprises.

    Students from the School of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering (Inje University, South Korea) participating in the Global Occupational Safety and Health course at the Faculty of Environment and Labour Protection.

    Academic exchange workshop between the Faculty of Environment and Labour Protection and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).

    4. Distinguished Alumni

    M.Sc. Nguyen Ngoc Kim Oanh, alumnus of the Occupational Safety and Health program, Class of 2000–2005, Head of Compliance & Sustainability, Saitex International Dong Nai VN Co., Ltd.

    M.Sc. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, alumna of the Occupational Safety and Health program, Class of 2008–2013, Safety Director, Saint-Gobain Vietnam Co., Ltd., Vinh Tuong Plant.

    M.Sc. Dang Thi Kim Thoa, alumna of the Occupational Safety and Health program, Class of 2009–2014, Head of Health, Safety and Environment, Intel Products Vietnam Co., Ltd.