Departman

Property Protection and Security

Program

Occupational Health and Safety

Program Objective

The objective of the Program in Occupational Health and Safety is to train occupational health and occupational safety technicians to meet the need for qualified human resources in this field.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from the program, a student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses, get minimum 120 ECTS credits in total, achieve a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00.

Transfer Opportunities

Graduates of the program are required to take the Vertical Transfer Examination from Associate to Undergraduate Degree Programs (DGS) held by the Evaluation, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) in order to transfer to an on-campus or open education undergraduate program. Information on application requirements, programs, quotas, admission procedures, exam, assessment and placement is announced every year in the DGS guide. 

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program are equipped with knowledge and skills required to build occupational health and safety culture in the workplace, take all measures required for occupational health and safety, and protect safety and health of all employees in the workplace. They can work in the position of Occupational Safety Expert after succeeding in the exam held by the Directorate General for Occupational Health and Safety.