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Bachelor of Science Program in Occupational Health and Safety
This program is committed to create graduates with morality, ethics, knowledge and practical skills. Those who become professional leaders can apply science and occupational health and safety knowledge for defensive culture and good health as well as keep up with social and technological changes in local and international communities.
Program
Thai : หลักสูตรวิทยาศาสตรบัณฑิต สาขาอาชีวอนามัยและความปลอดภัย
English : (Bachelor of Science Program in Occupational Health and Safety)
Program code : 25490231105106
Program approval date by Walailak University Council : 11 July 2020
ชื่อปริญญา
Thai : วิทยาศาสตรบัณฑิต (อาชีวอนามัยและความปลอดภัย)
English : Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
Certification details by a professional or legal authority
- (TQF 2) accreditation from the University Council Walailak University
- (TQF 2) have been acknowledged by the Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC)
- (TQF 2) is considered about educational qualifications not lower than a bachelor’s degree in occupational health or equivalent in accordance with the ministerial regulations (the standards for the administration and management of occupational safety, health and work environment 2006) from the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labor
- (TQF 2) have been acknowledged by the Community Public Health Council
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
- PLO1 Explain knowledge of general science, information technology, mathematics, and health sciences to promote health, prevent disease, provide treatment, support rehabilitation, and adapt effectively to changes.
- PLO2 Apply knowledge of laws and standards in occupational health, safety, and environmental practices.
- PLO3 Apply knowledge of safety risk assessment.
- PLO4 Apply knowledge of industrial hygiene, health risks, and environmental and health impacts.
- PLO5 Apply knowledge to propose management strategies or innovative approaches to solve occupational health and safety problems.
- PLO6 Apply knowledge of general science, mathematics, statistics, health sciences, surveillance, and prevention of injuries, occupational diseases, and environmental hazards.
- PLO7 Demonstrate communication skills in Thai and English for daily life and professional practice in occupational health and safety, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and presentation skills according to objectives. Students who choose Chinese as a foreign language are able to communicate in Chinese in daily life.
- PLO8 Demonstrate analytical and rational problem-solving skills in occupational health and safety.
- PLO9 Demonstrate skills in selecting and using scientific instruments and information technology for data analysis and presentation design.
- PLO10 Demonstrate skills in auditing and providing recommendations to ensure compliance with laws and standards related to safety, occupational health, and the environment.
- PLO11 Demonstrate skills in industrial hygiene assessment, safety risk assessment, health risk assessment, and environmental impact assessment.
- PLO12 Demonstrate skills in physical exercise, health promotion, surveillance, and prevention of injuries, occupational diseases, and environmental hazards.
- PLO13 Demonstrate skills in managing health, safety, and the working environment.
- PLO14 Demonstrate integrity, gratitude, fairness, responsibility, confidentiality, protection of personal and organizational reputation and image, punctuality, and compliance with regulations.
- PLO15 Demonstrate discipline, leadership, and the ability to function as both a leader and a team member; work collaboratively; show volunteer spirit; manage occupational health and safety; adapt, pursue self-development, and solve problems effectively in diverse contexts.
Admission Requirements
1. Educational Background: Must have completed Senior High School (Grade 12) or its equivalent under the curriculum of the Ministry of Education, specifically in the Science-Mathematics track.
2. Credit Bank System: Must comply with Walailak University Regulations on the Credit Bank System, B.E. 2565 (2022).
3. Health Condition: Must be free from severe illnesses, serious contagious diseases, or any physical/mental abnormalities that would constitute an obstacle to education.
4. University Regulations: Must comply with Walailak University Regulations on Undergraduate Studies, Semester System, B.E. 2566 (2023).
5. Nationality and Language: Open to both Thai and international students who possess a high level of proficiency in speaking and using the Thai language.
Tution fee
35,000 Baht/Semester (70,000 Baht/Year)
Curriculum structure and related requirements
Curriculum Structure
Total credits for the entire program: 141 credits
Professional or Practical Bachelor’s Degree
a) General Education Courses: At least 26 credits
b) Specialized Courses: At least 109 credits (including 12 credits of Cooperative Education)
c) Elective Courses: At least 6 credits
Study Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LB-v_kA4tY3cxBuWljYmrux201tPhV-r/view?usp=drive_link
Benchmarking report
Occupational Health and Safety Program, School of Public Health, Walailak University has teaching since the academic year 1998. This program has created twenty generations of graduates to serve the society. OCC lecturers are certified by the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) and are outstanding in the region for research publication per lecturer (1:3). Moreover, students can complete their study course in 3 years and 2 semesters. Graduate employment rate is 97.5%. The average employer’s satisfaction is 4.33 of 5. OCC graduates are outstanding in morality, ethics, knowledge and intellectual skills.
Career path
Professional Safety Officer
Conducts risk assessments and ensures compliance with occupational safety and health laws in industrial factories, construction companies, hospitals, service businesses, logistics companies, and government agencies.
Public Health Officer
Implements health promotion, disease prevention, and disease control programs in hospitals, health promotion hospitals, public health offices, local administrative organizations, and health-related agencies.
Public Health Academic/Scholar
Analyzes data and plans, develops, and evaluates health programs in public health agencies, research institutions, educational institutions, and health policy organizations.
Labor Academic/Officer
Inspects working conditions and enforces labor protection laws within the Ministry of Labour, labor protection and welfare offices, and government or state enterprise organizations.
Occupational Health Auditor/Consultant
Evaluates and provides consultation on occupational health and safety management systems in consulting firms, industrial factories, and organizations implementing occupational health and safety standards.
Industrial Hygienist
Monitors and controls workplace hazards such as dust, chemicals, noise, and heat in industrial plants, energy industries, petrochemical industries, and environmental monitoring companies.
Occupational Health and Safety Entrepreneur
Establishs a company or works as an independent consultant providing environmental monitoring, safety training, and occupational health and safety advisory services to various organizations.
Head of the department and program lecturers contact information
| Position | Name | Telephone Number | |
| Head of Department | Dr. Preeda Sansakorn | sapreeda@wu.ac.th | 0-7567-2751 |
| Program Chairperson | Assistant Professor Doctor Siriluk Veerasakul | siriluk.ve@wu.ac.th | 0-7567-2784 |
| Curriculum Instructor | Assistant Professor Doctor Phisit Pouyfung | phisit.po@wu.ac.th | 0-7567-2754 |
| Curriculum Instructor | Assistant Professor Uraiwan Madardam | muraiwan@wu.ac.th | 0-7567-2779 |
| Curriculum Instructor | Dr. Junjira Mahaboon | hjunjira@wu.ac.th | 0-7567-2794 |
| Position | Name | Telephone Number | |
| Head of Department | Dr. Tassanu Ruangsuwan | tassanu.ru@wu.ac.th | 075672777 |
| Program Chairperson | Asst.Prof. Uraiwan Madardam | muraiwan@wu.ac.th | 075672779 |
| Curriculum Instructor | Asst.Prof.Dr. Preeda Sansakorn | sapreeda@wu.ac.th | 075672751 |
| Curriculum Instructor | Asst.Prof.Dr. Siriluk Veerasakul | siriluk.ve@wu.ac.th | 075672784 |
| Curriculum Instructor | Asst.Prof.Dr. Pouyfung Phisit | phisit.po@wu.ac.th | 075672725 |
| Curriculum Instructor | Asst.Prof. Uraiwan Madardam | muraiwan@wu.ac.th | 075672779 |
| Curriculum Instructor | Aj. Nitima Nulong | nitima.nu@wu.ac.th | 075672734 |
อาจารย์ประจำหลักสูตร
| 1. Assoc.Prof. Jittaporn Mongkonkansai | 7. Asst.Prof.Dr. Tanaporn Khamphaya | 13. อ. ACTING.SUB-LT. Areeya Madsusa |
| 2. Asst.Prof.Dr. Preeda Sansakorn | 8. Asst.Prof.Dr. Supabhorn Yimthiang | 14. Asst.Prof. Mujalin Intaramuean |
| 3. Asst.Prof.Dr. Siriluk Veerasakul | 9. Asst.Prof. Uraiwan Madardam | 15. Asst.Prof. Siriporn Darnkachatarn |
| 4. Asst.Prof.Dr. Pouyfung Phisit | 10. Asst.Prof. Sukrit Sangkhano | 16. Asst.Prof. Muttika Yongpraderm |
| 5. Asst.Prof.Dr. Junjira Mahaboon | 11 Dr. Tassanu Ruangsuwan | 17. Aj. Kittithat Sudchoo |
| 6. Asst.Prof.Dr. Muhammad Awais-E-Yazdan | 12. Aj. Nitima Nulong |
TQF 2
Program Description
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Bachelor of Science Program in Occupational Health and Safety
(Revision 2019)
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