Occupational Health and Safety - BASc
Occupational Health and Safety - BASc
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science
Faculty: Faculty of Community Services
Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Low 70s1
Experiential learning: Co-op available
Full-time formats: 4 Year | 5-Year Co-op
2-Year program for university graduates
3-Year Co-op for university graduates
2-Year Degree Completion
Is this degree for you?
The Occupational Health and Safety degree program, the only one of its kind in Canada, teaches students how to create the safest possible workplaces. You’ll help prevent injury and illness by anticipating, evaluating and controlling physical, biological and chemical hazards. You’ll also develop and implement initiatives that improve health and safety in work environments across every sector. A paid co-op option, laboratory testing and analysis, workplace visits and an independent research project prepare you to achieve board certifications or professional designations and impact diverse workplaces.
Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to apply for the examination and certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST). Following a period of work experience and an examination process, you may choose to pursue registration as a Registered Occupational Hygienist through the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists, or to apply for certification as a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) through the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals.
Recognized by:
- Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals
Student spotlight
"The co-op experience was invaluable, leading to job opportunities and even part-time work with my preferred company during the remainder of my studies."
Daniel Huynh, Occupational Health and Safety, Class of 2020
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager
After you graduate with this degree
🎓 Further education:
- Ergonomics
- Industrial hygiene
- Occupational and Public Health (MSc)
Career possibilities:
- Environmental compliance officer
- Ergonomics coordinator
- Health and safety specialist
- Industrial hygienist
- Return-to-work coordinator
💼 Employer possibilities:
- Amazon
- FGF Brands
- Kiewit
- Magna International Inc.
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Tuition and fees range 2024-2025
For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.
Full-time format:
Ontario students: $7,340 - $7,813
Out-of-province students: $8,402 - $9,101
International students: $35,063 - $36,374
First-year courses
Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.
Faculty of Community Services
Toronto Metropolitan University's Faculty of Community Services offers a diversity of disciplines that focus on making a positive impact in the community. The rich curriculum of multi-disciplinary programs in health, education, social justice and community development is closely connected to the spirit and the dynamism of the community.
Faculty of Community Services degree programs
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program-specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- One of Chemistry (SCH4U) or Biology (SBI4U)
- Note: The minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the 60-70% range) will be determined subject to competition
Note: Applicants with a bachelor's degree from an accredited university will not be considered for admission to the four-year degree program.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university including three (lower or upper level) liberal studies courses.
- Applicants must have as part of their degree (or other post-secondary education) credit for at least one single-term course in chemistry (equivalent to CHY 104).
- Successful candidates may apply for up to six single-term transfer credits based on their previous university studies.
- Completion of the Workplace Safety and Prevention Diploma from Lambton College, Seneca College or Cambrian College with a minimum B/3.0/70% overall average.
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Notes:
- Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.