Master of Science (MSc) in Safety, Health & Environmental Technology
The Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Technology (SHE) is an interdisciplinary programme emphasises the combination of theoretical knowledge, application of Safety, Health and Environment concepts, and strategic thinking. This programme is designed to equip students with the essential postgraduate-level knowledge and skill progression to:
- Manage specific occupational hazards
- Understand the philosophies, approaches, and good practices of workplace SHE issues
- Understand the overarching requirements of SHE-related industries
- Acquire advanced knowledge and skillsets at the management, advisory, and consultant levels
- Solving real-world SHE challenges through hands-on exercises, case studies, and industrial attachments/visits
With this specialised competence, the programme develops graduates to be Future-Ready SHE Leaders, Advanced Practitioners, and Professionals in SHE Management.
The curriculum is taught by established Industry Practitioners, Professional Engineers, Specialist SHE researchers, Senior Management of Companies, and Regulatory Representatives. This provides different perspectives and opens up many future-oriented possibilities for graduates in the following professional industries and sectors:
- Electronics and Semiconductor (e.g. Micron, Siemens)
- Professional Services (e.g DNV, TUV SUD)
- Construction (e.g. McConnell Dowell, Penta-Ocean)
- Manufacturing (e.g. Globalfoundries, P&G)
- Construction (e.g. McConnell Dowell, Penta-Ocean)
- Energy and Chemicals (e.g. Shell, BP)
- Biotech & Pharmaceuticals (e.g GSK, Pfizer)
- Retail & Wholesale (IKEA, Nike) as well as many others.
Foo Swee Cheng Academic Excellence Award in Safety, Health and Environmental Technology
In 2021, the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department raised funds through MSc SHE Alumni, family, friends, and colleagues of A/P Foo Swee Cheng. As of 22 March 2022, $21,230 was raised. The expendable sum will be used to establish an award to encourage and recognize our postgraduate students in the Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Technology (MSc SHE) degree programme who have displayed excellence in academics.
The award is governed by the following conditions:
- Subject to rule 3 below,
- a cash prize valued at $1,000 will be awarded to the best graduating MSc SHE student who has displayed academic excellence and outstanding achievements.
- a cash prize valued at $500 will be awarded to the second best graduating MSc SHE student who has displayed academic excellence and outstanding achievements.
- The prize will be awarded by the Board of Graduate Studies or its nominee.
- No award will be made unless there is a candidate of sufficient merit.
- Recipients must meet a minimum GPA of 4.0.
- As there will be a graduating batch at the end of each semester, up to four awards may be made in the same academic year.
- This gift shall be governed by the University Statutes and Regulations, specifically, Statute 7 on Gifts to the University and the corresponding Regulation.
