Structure and distribution of credits

Structure of the Degree

Basic/transversal training (30 ECTS credits) consisting of two modules:

• Module 1: Basic training in Occupational Risk Prevention (21 ECTS credits).
• Module 2: Occupational Risk Prevention Techniques (9 ECTS credits).

Compulsory specific contents required for each specialisation. This module consists of three subjects/specialisation of 4 ECTS credits each. The three specialisations are Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Ergonomics and Psychosociology.

Professional internships: Master's students will conduct compulsory internships in institutions and bodies outside the university, under the supervision of professionals and teaching staff. The internships will be equivalent to 12 ECTS credits, which students will distribute between preparation and work in the field of professional performance.

A master's degree is proposed with two common modules (basic/transversal training contents) and a module consisting of three subjects/specialisations (Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Ergonomics and Psychosociology) to be studied compulsorily. The proposed master's degree has 60 ECTS credits.

Each ECTS credit is equivalent to 25 hours of student work for the acquisition of the corresponding knowledge, abilities and skills. This assignment includes class hours (theoretical or practical), study hours, hours of seminars, work or practices, and hours required for the preparation and carrying out of evaluation exams.