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Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention (online)

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A programme that is committed to innovation to become an Occupational Risk Prevention Technician. Flexibility, practical learning and expert teaching staff. Boost your professional career by studying at UAX. TOP 4 Best Masters in Occupational Risk Prevention in Spain, according to the Ranking 2024 of Mundo Postgrado. Limited places.

Up to 35% aid before 26 April
Start October
Length Credits 9 months / 60 ECTS
Modality Online
Faculty Business & Tech

Access new professional opportunities in a multitude of sectors with the online master's degree in PRL.

The distance-learning Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention prepares you to work as a PRL Technician with comprehensive training that covers all aspects of prevention in the company. Developed in accordance with the new Spanish Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2027, this programme combines academic rigour and practical application to guarantee your professional success in a sector with a high demand for specialists.

UAX is a member of AACSB, the largest global business education alliance. This linkage with leading institutions in more than 100 countries guarantees internationally recognised qualifications of excellence and high employability.

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TÜV Rheinland International Certification

Obtain certification as an Internal Auditor in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001:2018) from TÜV Rheinland, valid in more than 140 countries, at no additional cost, and access a network of more than 8,800 agreements for professional internships. Learn from active teachers from companies such as FREMAP and master innovative methodologies such as gamification and agile learning.

All this in an online format and with a flexible methodology, compatible with your personal and professional life, accompanied at all times by tutors and advisors who will help you get the most out of your studies, with the flexibility of the 100% online mode.

What will you learn?

You will acquire technical and management skills to develop your career in occupational risk prevention.

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Technical Specialisation

Develops skills in the three preventive disciplines: safety, hygiene and ergonomics.

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Prevention Techniques

Master the most innovative methodologies for integrated risk management.

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Systems Audit

Learn how to audit occupational health and safety management systems

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Legal field

Knows the legal and regulatory framework that regulates the prevention of occupational risks.

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Practical Management

Learn about real protocols of action with teachers from companies such as FREMAP.

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

International Certification

Get certified by TÜV Rheinland in ISO 45001 as an Internal Auditor

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Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX
Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX
Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX
Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX
Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX
Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX
Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Faculty

These are some of the professors of the master's degree

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Anselmo Soto Pérez

Master's lecturer

Doctorate in Civil Engineering with extensive experience in international hydraulic, underground and high-speed railway projects. He has held senior management positions in technical services and has been a municipal councillor. He combines his professional career with university teaching and the supervision of doctoral theses.

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Juan Manuel Cano Galdón

Master's lecturer

Chemical Engineer, Technician in Occupational Risk Prevention and ATEX Specialist, with more than 13 years of experience in risk management in explosive atmospheres. He currently works at FREMAP, where he is part of the team specialising in explosion protection and carries out training and technical consultancy tasks. He also holds various certifications in the design, installation and maintenance of installations in ATEX zones.

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Carlos Arroyo Abad

Master's lecturer

PhD in Social and Legal Sciences, specialist in Labour Law and Social Security, accredited by ANECA. He has supervised doctoral theses, led research projects on labour law and new technologies, and participated as a lecturer in Erasmus+ programmes. His career combines legal research with a strong international vocation.

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Francisco Díaz Cerrato

Master's lecturer

Civil Engineer with a solid background in PRL, especially in the construction and transport sectors. He has more than a decade of experience as a consultant and coordinator of technical teams, combining his professional work with university teaching. His approach combines technical vision, leadership and commitment to safety in the field of infrastructures.

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Baba Ahmed Mulay

Master's lecturer

PhD in Geology and Environment, specialised in hydrogeology and water resources, with more than 8 years of experience leading groundwater studies, modelling and mapping. Expert in GIS (ArcGIS), remote sensing and numerical modelling (MODFLOW, GMS). He has developed projects in Spain, Africa and America, combining work as a senior hydrogeologist in the public sector and university lecturer.

Master's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Online - UAX

Jesús Fernández de Puelles

Master's lecturer

PhD in Civil Engineering with a solid technical background in the field of transport, railway infrastructures and environmental engineering. A specialist in occupational risk prevention and technical consultancy, he has focused his career on the preparation of technical bids for civil works projects at national level.

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