Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
Course ID : (N/862/4/0076) (11/28) (MQA/PA14953)
Campus: SEGi College Penang
Levels of Study: Diploma
Course Overview
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) deals with all aspects of safety and health in the workplace and its primary focus is the prevention of hazards at the workplace. Its goal is to prevent accidents that would harm people from work-related activities.
The Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health is designed to produce graduates who are academically qualified to become 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 the workplace as well as to the community with professional attitudes, ethical conducts, and social responsibilities.

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
General English
Chemistry
Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local students)
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students)
Microbiology
Physics
Anatomy and Physiology
Ergonomics and Human Factors in Safety
Health Promotion and Education
Occupational Toxicology
Fire Skills
Growth Mindset / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
Year 2
Occupational Safety and Health Legislation
Occupational Disease and Control
Risk Identification and Control
Industrial Revolution 4.0 in Malaysia
OSH Surveillance and Monitoring
Organisational Leadership
Investigation of Incidents
Industrial Safety
Emergency Response and Planning
OSH Management System
Machinery and Equipment Safety
Hazardous Substance
Year 3
Industrial Hygiene
Co-curriculum Management
Industrial Training 1
Industrial Training 2
* For Malaysian students who do not have credit in SPM BM
Financial Aid / Funding
PTPTN
EPF
HRDC
SEGi Monthly Installment
Low Initial Payment
EduFlex– Designed for adult learners, enjoy education loans with interest as low as 4%!
Career opportunities
Graduates from Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health are qualified to work as a Safety and Health representative (site safety supervisor, assistant safety manager) at various agencies either from the government or private sector, or as an Occupational Health Control / Research Officer.
Intakes & Orientation Dates
14/1/2025 20/5/2025 9/9/2025
13/1/2025 19/5/2025 8/9/2025
18/1/2025 24/5/2025 13/9/2025
18/1/2025 24/5/2025 13/9/2025

Healthcare Professionals with a Heart
The 3-H approach—Head, Heart, and Hands—is at the core of our education philosophy. By integrating knowledge (Head), compassion & values (Heart), and practical skills (Hands), we produce healthcare professionals that are well-rounded, capable of delivering high-quality care and ready to make a positive impact in their patients’ lives.