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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.
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The distance-learning Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety prepares you to work as an Occupational Health and Safety Technician, offering comprehensive training that covers all aspects of health and safety in the workplace. Developed in line with Spain’s new Health and Safety Strategy for 2023–2027, this programme combines academic rigour with practical application to ensure your professional success in a sector where there is high demand for specialists.
UAX is a member of AACSB, the world’s largest global alliance for business education. This affiliation with leading institutions in over 100 countries guarantees degrees of the highest quality, which are internationally recognised and offer excellent employability prospects.
Obtain, at no extra cost, TÜV Rheinland’s certification as an Internal Auditor in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001:2018), valid in over 140 countries, and gain access to a network of over 8,800 agreements for work placements. Learn from practising professionals at companies such as FREMAP and master innovative methodologies such as gamification and agile learning.
All this is delivered online using a flexible approach that fits in with your personal and professional life, with tutors and advisers on hand at all times to help you get the most out of your studies, thanks to the flexibility of the 100% online format.
You’ll acquire technical and management skills to develop your career in occupational health and safety.
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University Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention
First Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M141109 | Fundamentals of techniques for improving working conditions, and training in communication and negotiation techniques | OB | 3 |
| M141110 | The legal framework for prevention | OB | 3 |
| M141111 | Occupational Health and Safety Techniques: safety at work | OB | 6 |
| M141112 | Occupational Health and Safety Techniques: industrial hygiene | OB | 6 |
| M141113 | Occupational Health and Safety Techniques: Ergonomics, Applied Psychosociology and Occupational Medicine | OB | 6 |
| M141114 | Techniques relating to the prevention of occupational risks | OB | 3 |
| M141115 | Audits of occupational health and safety management systems | OB | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M141116 | Specialisation in Occupational Safety | OB | 6 |
| M141117 | Specialisation in Industrial Hygiene | OB | 6 |
| M141118 | Specialisation in Ergonomics and Applied Psychosociology | OB | 6 |
| M141119 | External academic placements | OB | 6 |
| M141120 | Master’s thesis | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The main reason why at UAX there are students like you is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible. Our differential value is a methodology without barriers, focused on you and your desire to learn.
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In addition, you will have the full availability of our campus in Madrid, to carry out your formalities, solve your doubts and enjoy the facilities it offers you.
This master's degree is verified by the Council of Universities and is fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducacion), SEP, Mescyt , among others, automatically.
We believe that work placements are essential for a complete and quality training, so we have educational cooperation agreements with major companies, institutions and associations, so that students can complete their theoretical studies with the acquisition of the necessary practice for the performance of their duties related to the prevention of occupational hazards.
You can consult the complete list of companies here.
You can also take part in international placements, meet new colleagues from all over the world and boost your career in the international sector. For more information you can contact the international relations office.
A network of exam centres and spaces to enhance your university experience
Take your in-person exams at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, so you can choose the location that best suits your needs. Centres are subject to availability and capacity.
Furthermore, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs – a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is granted with your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
Teaching staff
These are some of the lecturers on the Master’s programme
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To access an official university master's degree in Spain, it is necessary to meet at least one of the following requirements (as stipulated in article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021):
In accordance with the first additional provision of the same Royal Decree, the following may access the Master's Degree:
Likewise, in compliance with the provisions of the aforementioned Royal Decree, the UAX will reserve 5% of the places offered in official university Master's degrees for students with a recognised degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, as well as for students with permanent educational support needs associated with personal circumstances of disability, who in their previous studies have required resources and support for their full educational inclusion. In the event that the reserve places have not been demanded in the period provided for the reservation of places on the degree, this number of places may be filled by any other applicant who meets the conditions of access and admission to the degree.
ADMISSION TESTS:
The following criteria will be taken into account for the admission of candidates:
Admission criteria:
Number of new admission places offered: 120
Given that the field of knowledge to which the Master's Degree belongs, the entry profile is multidisciplinary.
Admission profile:
Those candidates who do not accredit the legal knowledge that supports the viability of acquiring the specialised competences of this master's degree will have to take the Complementary Training Course (CCF).
Students who pass the CCF can join the Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention, in accordance with the general academic regulations of the University.
Admission to the Alfonso X el Sabio University will depend on the places offered and available in the degree programme, once the legal requirements for access to the University as set out in current legislation have been met. Students enrolling for the first time at the UAX follow the procedure established by the University as described in the admission regulations published on the university website. The process consists of the following steps:
The University reserves the right not to open a degree course when the minimum number of applications established by the University is not reached. Potential students will be informed accordingly.
Candidates who do not accredit the legal knowledge that supports the viability of acquiring the specialised competences of this Master's Degree must take 6 ECTS of the Complementary Training Course (CCF), with the following syllabus:
Those students who pass the CCF can join the Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention, in accordance with the general academic organisation of the University.
Alfonso X El Sabio University has approved and published regulations adapted to Royal Decree 822/2021 to deal with the transfer and recognition of credits.
If you already have previous professional experience related to the skills inherent in this degree, it may be recognised in the form of credits, up to a maximum of 6 ECTS, for the External Work Placement course. This recognition will require a personalised study. Contact our advisors and they will inform you personally.
You can consult the credit recognition regulations at the following link.
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The Master's Degree in ORP refers to the Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention. It is a postgraduate programme which provides specialised training in the field of occupational risk prevention with the aim of training professionals to identify, evaluate and control the risks present in the work environment and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
El Máster en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales (PRL) ofrece diversas salidas profesionales en el ámbito de la seguridad y salud en el trabajo, ya que capacita a los graduados para desempeñarse en diferentes roles y sectores relacionados con la prevención de riesgos laborales. Algunas de las salidas profesionales comunes para quienes completan un Máster en PRL incluyen: Responsable de prevención de empresas, organizaciones o instituciones públicas o privadas; Consultor externo en sistemas que gestionan la seguridad y la salud en las organizaciones; Director de departamento; Director de responsabilidad social corporativa; Auditor de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales.
Si dispones de una titulación universitaria relacionada, tienes la posibilidad de acceder al Máster Online en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales.
Por ejemplo, si has estudiado el Grado en ADE y realizas el máster online en PRL podrás tener una visión más detallada y ocupar cargos como responsable de prevención de empresas o auditor de prevención de riesgos laborales. Los graduados en marketing que realizan el máster online en PRL podrán ocupar cargos de director de responsabilidad social corporativa.
The Master in PRL of UAX, has a duration of 9 months and is an official qualification of 60 ECTS credits.
If you are looking where to study a Master in Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP), the Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX) is an excellent choice, being the TOP 4 Best Master in Occupational Risk Prevention in Spain, according to the Ranking 2024 of Mundo Postgrado. Open Enrolment.
If you want to know more about PRL training, you can consult this article.
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Link to UAX Regulations:
You can consult the academic calendar and timetables at the following link.
This degree, according to RD 822/2021 (art. 34) must undergo the process of accreditation renewal. During the development of the process, an evaluation team of the Foundation for Knowledge Madrimasd will meet with different stakeholders of the degree. In addition, they provide us with a form so that any interested party can indicate to the Foundation those aspects they consider relevant to the development of this programme.
The UAX promotes the culture of quality among the university community through the UAX Quality System (SIUAX), for which the University Management is ultimately responsible, ensuring that the planning of the system is implemented to effectively meet the quality objectives, the satisfaction of needs, requirements and expectations of customers and interested parties.
The responsible bodies are:
- Governing Council: the highest decision-making body in the academic field and responsible for the deployment of improvement in academic processes. It is made up of the Rector, the Vice-Rectors, the Deans, the Secretary General and the Directorate of Student Services. Those responsible for the areas of Talent and Technology also participate.
- Faculty/Centre Board: body for monitoring the deployment of academic processes at faculty level. It is made up of the head of the faculty, the heads of studies of the degree programmes and the quality coordinator.
- Centre Management and Quality Committee: centre management body, made up of the Dean, Vice-Dean/s, the Centre Quality Coordinator, the coordinators of research, mobility, innovation, internships, internationalisation, and the Head of Quality of the Vice-Rector's Office for Studies and Quality. The main objective of these meetings is to monitor the development of the centre's strategic plan, as well as the needs of each of the areas and degrees.
- Degree Monitoring and Improvement Committee (SIM): responsible for ensuring academic quality and compliance with the commitments made in the programme report. It meets twice a year. Composition: Head of Studies, two lecturers, student representative, degree quality coordinator, VREC quality manager, other guests.
This organisational structure channels a bidirectional communication of the different improvement actions that allow and ensure the construction of the quality culture in the University.
