Overview
Whether you are looking to be more effective at promoting health and safety as a union member, hoping to strengthen your knowledge and skills in your chosen profession, considering a fresh start and a new career direction or preparing to return to school, the micro-diploma is a great option.
Key facts
Add the micro-diploma to your University of Manitoba degree or use as professional development for your career. Earn the micro-diploma by completing 9 credit hours of specific labour studies courses.
For current students, completing the micro-diploma will add an additional credential to your degree and can kick-start your professional development before you embark on your future career.
Build on your experience and boost your activist or professional development with a Micro-Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Issues in Occupational Health and Safety and Worker’s Compensation
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Labour Relations and Occupational Health and Safety Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
- The micro-diploma consists of three undergraduate level courses for a total of 9 credit hours.
Delivered
Campus Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
Disciplines
Health Sciences Occupational Health and Safety View 15 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Direct entry applicants are those with fewer than 24 credit hours of post-secondary course work completed. Direct entry applicants must meet one of the following admission requirements:
- Must have graduated from high school with at least 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U and must have achieved a minimum average of 70 per cent over the following, with no less than 60 per cent in each of: English 40S; Mathematics 40S; Two academic 40S courses.
- Must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework at a recognized college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 (C) or better.
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Tuition Fees
Additional Details
- Domestic student application fee: $100
- International student application fee: $120
Living costs
Winnipeg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.