Micro–Master of Occupational Health and Safety (MMOHS)
The Centre for Lifelong Learning (C3L) and PAPRSB Institute of Health Science (IHS) jointly offer MMOHS programme to support legal requirement for designated workplace doctors in Brunei Darussalam. The professional programme is aimed to equip lifelong learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills in occupational health and environmental health and safety and relevant competencies to implement programmes to promote a healthy workplace. Its contents are supported by cutting-edge research into the approaches that work best in practice.
The programme consists of five core and workplace-based practicum modules in the relevant areas. It is offered in lifelong learning (LLL) mode and individual modules are offered as micro-credentials. The duration of the MMOHS programme shall be seven (7) months for fast-track (FT) or twelve (12) years for LLL. This programme is supported by Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) and the Ministry of Health (MoH), Brunei Darussalam
List of Modules
| No. | Module Code | Module Name | Modular Credts (MCs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CH-M-4001 | Occupational & Environmental Health | 4 |
| 2 | CH-M-4002 | Workplace Hazards and Assessment | 4 |
| 3 | CH-M-8003 | Prevention and Control of Occupational Work-Related Diseases | 8 |
| 4 | CH-M-8004 | Occupational Hygiene | 8 |
| 5 | CH-M-8005 | Occupational Toxicology | 8 |
| 6 | CH-M-8006 | Practicum | 8 |
Fees
- 4 MCs module – B$ 700.00 per module
- 8 MCs module – B$ 1,400.00 per module
Entry Requirements
Medical practitioner
Candidates with a primary medical degree (or equivalent) must be recognised by the Brunei Medical Board (BMB); be licensed or registered to practice medicine in Brunei Darussalam or another country in a recognised post; and have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience post-registration.
Non-medical practitioner (additional entry requirement)
Candidates without a primary medical degree, must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from Universiti Brunei Darussalam or from a university or institution recognized by the Senate; or an equivalent professional qualification, and have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
How to apply
Micro–Master of Occupational Health and Safety (MMOHS) is offered every January and August IntakeTo apply or enquire more information on Micro–Master of Occupational Health and Safety (MMOHS), please contact Dr Zaidah Rizidah Binti Murang (zaidah.murang@ubd.edu.bn)