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The Bachelor of Arts in Occupational Health and Safety is a 4-year undergraduate degree program designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation required to ensure safe and healthy workplaces. The program provides a comprehensive insight into occupational health and safety management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, making it an ideal foundation for a wide range of professional careers.

This program is a complete package that emphasizes academic excellence, practical application, and professional development. It aims to produce graduates who can contribute effectively to the promotion of safe working environments while upholding the values and standards of the Zambia Catholic University.

The overall educational aims of the Bachelor of Arts in Occupational Health and Safety in relation to Academia, Industry, Professional, and Societal needs are as follows:

To develop students’ confidence, critical thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills in relation to health and safety practices.

• To equip learners with knowledge and skills in hazard identification, risk assessment, safety audits, emergency preparedness, and occupational health standards.
• To instill professional ethics, responsibility, and accountability in managing health and safety challenges across various industries.
• To prepare graduates to engage with national and international standards, promoting safe workplaces that contribute to productivity and social well-being.
• To foster awareness and appreciation of the societal, legal, and environmental dimensions of occupational health and safety.

Graduates of this program are positioned to pursue careers in safety management, environmental health, industrial safety consulting, and related fields, both within Zambia and globally. The degree sets the foundation for impactful contributions to safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces.

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