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Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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Université du Québec à Rimouski offers Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, a certificate in Public Health programme in Rimouski, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 1,911 per semester for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Public Health
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,911 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqar.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Certificat en sante et securite au travail) is a 30-credit, first-cycle program that trains professionals to identify, evaluate, prevent, and manage workplace health and safety risks in collaboration with other workplace stakeholders. Coursework covers occupational health and safety legislation, ergonomics, occupational hygiene and toxicology, psychological and overall health, prevention and safety practices, and health and safety file management, supplemented by industrial site visits. The program is delivered in person, with courses offered during the day and evening at the Rimouski and Levis campuses. It is a part-time, non-contingent program admitting students each fall, winter, and summer trimester. It is intended for professionals seeking to develop workplace health and safety competencies, and is offered at Universite du Quebec a Rimouski.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants may qualify through one of three bases. Under the collegial base, applicants must hold a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) or equivalent. Under the university base, applicants must have completed a minimum of five university courses (15 credits) at the time of application. Under the experience base, applicants need appropriate knowledge and at least two years of relevant experience in an administration-related field, including at least one year continuous. All applicants must demonstrate competency in French per institutional policy; those who cannot must complete a mandatory French course the following trimester. This program is not open to international students.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Université du Québec à Rimouski

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1969
Students: 7,000
Programs: 126
Location: Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Occupational Health and Safety Certificate award?

Université du Québec à Rimouski awards a Certificate in the field of Public Health on completion of this programme.

How much does Occupational Health and Safety Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 1,911 per semester for local students.

Can Occupational Health and Safety Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Rimouski.

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