Learning at Work

Occupational Health and Safety Courses by Distance Learning

About us – The University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a dynamic and forward-looking university where you will be supported to fulfil your potential. We are committed to innovative tutoring that is informed by significant research. At Portsmouth you'll be able to equip yourself with recognised postgraduate skills and attributes empowering a spirit of independence, creativity and enterprise.

Our aim is to give you an excellent student experience focused on knowledge and skills essential for roles in the global workforce. Although you are studying by 'distance learning' you are, nonetheless, an important part of our modern city campus right in the heart of Portsmouth. We have over 19,000 students and 3,000 are from overseas, so you'll be joining a varied and vibrant community of people from over 100 countries with different experiences.

Courses we offer

The University of Portsmouth has been offering courses in Health and Safety to serve industrial and professional needs in the UK and abroad since 1976. In 1996 we successfully launched our distance learning programme.

The PgCert programme requires approximately 600 hours of study, over one year.

For further information on any of our courses and how to apply, please visit the course information page:

Application dates

There are two intakes per year in September and January.

The next intake for the PgCert is in September 2012. The deadline for applications for the next intake is the 3rd August 2012. However, depending on your type of entry you may be required to submit a portfolio. The deadline for portfolio submission is the 6th July 2012.

For January 2013 start, the deadline for applications is 30th November 2012. The deadline for portfolio submission is the 23rd November 2012.

All applications and supporting documents must be received by the course admissions team by the application deadline listed above. Unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee that any applications received after this date will be processed in time.