Daniel

What is your general educational background? Usually, an MSc is evidence-based by some kind of research project. If you did the NEBOSH Diploma, you would find it a totally different experience as it’s not just about learning the law and facts (sorry that’s an oversimplification of NEBOSH I know.) I come from a research scientist’s background and don’t mind admitting I struggled with NEBOSH. I gained mu IOSH membership via the PGc in Occupational Safety and Health Management, which was similarly heavily weighted to the research of the topic and not just exams. This was a 2 year programme to MSc but as I was self funded I stopped at year 1.  Remember an MSc is likely to be very narrow in its scope ( a PhD even more so), so it is likely only to open up a limited Job market.

Look carefully at the different syllabus for learning providers and see how they will assess and see what suits you best. Good luck whichever way you go.