Université de Montréal offers PGDip in DESS en hygiène du travail, a postgraduate diploma in Others programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 778 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Others
Duration: 2 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 778 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The DESS en hygiène du travail (Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hygiene) at Université de Montréal is a 30-credit specialized postgraduate diploma offered by the School of Public Health, developing expertise in anticipating, identifying, evaluating and controlling health risks in the workplace. Courses cover toxicology, evaluation of chemical and physical agents, ventilation, environmental hygiene, epidemiological methods, risk-assessment strategies and occupational health and safety management, alongside two intervention projects assessing workplace contaminants. The program is offered full-time, part-time or half-time, with day and evening courses. The minimum full-time duration is two terms, with a maximum of four years from initial enrolment. Graduates work as occupational hygienists, consultants, CNESST inspectors, and health, safety and environment managers across sectors including healthcare, mining, aerospace, construction and manufacturing.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a diploma in a natural or life sciences field such as chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, medicine or nursing. Applicants must demonstrate French proficiency at C1 level in oral and reading comprehension and at least B2 in written expression, through prior French-language study or an approved test; some students may be required to complete one or two French writing courses in their first year. A good working knowledge of written English is also required, as reference materials are typically in English.
