Welcome Guest! The IOSH forums are a free resource to both members and non-members. Login or register to use them

Postings made by forum users are personal opinions. IOSH is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any of the information contained in forum postings. Please carefully consider any advice you receive.

Notification

Icon
Error
Post NEBOSH Diploma study at MSc level
Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Previous Topic Next Topic
Joseph Durrant-Riley  
#1 Posted : 16 September 2013 12:53:07(UTC)
Rank: Forum user
Joseph Durrant-Riley
Hi all

I've just passed my third exam and plan to submit my dissertation in November.

Please could I have your comments, experiences with regard future study? I had planned to do an MSc in Development Management (out of personal interest) but wonder if it might be more sensible at 37 years old to capitalise on the study I've already done for NEBOSH.

Do certain MSc's carry more weight than others? Is there more recognition of certain universities over others? Are the better alternatives to an MSc?

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Thanks

Joe
Back to top
Phillip Clarke  
#2 Posted : 16 September 2013 18:57:49(UTC)
Rank: Forum user
Phillip Clarke
An MSc would certainly be the next step in terms of education.

NEBOSH have recently announced a partnership with Hull University for some new MSc programmes that you may find of interest to study.
Back to top
Jez@IIA  
#3 Posted : 19 September 2013 16:25:50(UTC)
Rank: Forum user
Jez@IIA
Hello Philip,

I am in the same boat but have already submitted diss, I ask my provider what he thought was best and he suggested Loughborough uni which recognises the diploma and by doing 2 work based projects
1) Six months long with a 12,000 word paper
2) 12 months long with a 20,000 word paper and this would give you their Msc which is highly recognised in industry there is also a minimum requirement to attend class room which really suits me and the price is very good as well. The next intake is September next yr.
Have a look might interest you.

Jeremy
Back to top
westonphil  
#4 Posted : 19 September 2013 17:44:45(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user
westonphil
I would suggest that the MSc's IOSH accredit will carry the most weight and that generally those containing a higher health and safety content would carry more weight than those containing a lesser health and safety content.

I completed a NEBOSH many years ago and also recently completed a H&S MSc at an age in excess of yours so I think what you want to study really depends on your personal interests and/or career asperations. For example you state you want to do the MSc for personal interest and so if that is the case then really it only matters what you are personally interested in. If however you are thinking better to also have something which may be useful in your career in the future then choose something which compliments the career choice. If you cannot complete an IOSH accredited one then just choose another which has good H&S content in it. With regards to University ratings I would suggest that if you want to work for NASA then Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, etc., will be the best to choose from but other than that it's unlikely to make a big difference at your age. :-)

Regards.
Back to top
Joseph Durrant-Riley  
#5 Posted : 26 September 2013 13:44:51(UTC)
Rank: Forum user
Joseph Durrant-Riley
Hi

Thanks to everyone who has responded. I'm extremely greatful for your comments and advice. They're helping me decide on what to do next.

Regards to you all.

Joe
Back to top
wturner  
#6 Posted : 26 September 2013 16:56:54(UTC)
Rank: Forum user
wturner
jez@iia wrote:
Hello Philip,

I am in the same boat but have already submitted diss, I ask my provider what he thought was best and he suggested Loughborough uni which recognises the diploma and by doing 2 work based projects
1) Six months long with a 12,000 word paper
2) 12 months long with a 20,000 word paper and this would give you their Msc which is highly recognised in industry there is also a minimum requirement to attend class room which really suits me and the price is very good as well. The next intake is September next yr.
Have a look might interest you.

Jeremy


Can you please provide a little more info i.e. what course it is? I cant seem to find it on their website. Many thanks, Wayne.
Back to top
wstuarth  
#7 Posted : 27 September 2013 14:26:46(UTC)
Rank: Forum user
wstuarth
Wayne

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/d...as/charm/occ-health-msc/

I completed this MSc, found it challenging and enjoyable. It was hard work but worth it in the end

Stuart
Back to top
wturner  
#8 Posted : 30 September 2013 11:57:18(UTC)
Rank: Forum user
wturner
Thank you Stuart. I have been in touch, not able to enroll this year, so I have a year out then I will be heading back into study. Thanks again.
Back to top
Users browsing this topic
Guest (2)
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF.NET | YAF.NET © 2003-2025, Yet Another Forum.NET