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About Ergonomics Msc in University of Derby

Accredited by your professional body, the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), it meets their high standards and gives you the opportunity of graduate membership which is your first step to registered status as an ergonomist.

Ergonomics promotes a holistic human-centred approach. This theme naturally links the modules within the programme. There are modules designed to cover physical and psychological characteristics, Ergonomics methods and wider systems issues. You will be able to complete one of three pathways in Ergonomics (Human Factors), Health Ergonomics, and Ergonomics and Organisational Behaviour, which are all accredited by CIEHF and offer you the opportunity to tailor your studies to meet your own career interests.

Our tutors have many years of experience in Ergonomics and they understand the pressures of balancing study around work and family commitments.

What you will study

We will advise you of your study plan - the running order and availability of the modules - when you are invited to enrol. If we have insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, this may not be offered. In addition, where demand is high, some modules may be subject to a cap.

This course is made up of six 20-credit modules and one 60-credit module (Independent Scholarship). These will be a mixture of core and optional modules.

You will need to complete all of the core modules and then select the optional module relevant to your preferred specialist pathway:

• Ergonomics and Design for the Ergonomics (Human Factors) pathway 
• Human Behaviour and Health for the Health Ergonomics pathway
• Organisational Psychology for the Ergonomics and Organisational Behaviour pathway

Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline. However, if you have key practical experience and work-based training, you may also apply.

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