One Year Online PG Certification in

Industrial Hygiene

“Creating Safer Workplaces. Protecting Worker Health.”

Identify & Monitor Hazards – Apply risk assessment tools and exposure monitoring techniques.
Evaluate Risks – Conduct industrial hygiene assessments for chemical, physical, ergonomic, biological, and psychosocial hazards.
Implement Controls – Design effective control strategies using the hierarchy of controls.
Ensure Compliance – Align with national and international OHS regulations and perform workplace audits.
Safeguard Worker Health – Lead health surveillance programs and emergency preparedness for industrial disasters.

Identify & Monitor Hazards – Apply risk assessment tools and exposure monitoring techniques.
Evaluate Risks – Conduct industrial hygiene assessments for chemical, physical, ergonomic, biological, and psychosocial hazards.
Implement Controls – Design effective control strategies using the hierarchy of controls.
Ensure Compliance – Align with national and international OHS regulations and perform workplace audits.
Safeguard Worker Health – Lead health surveillance programs and emergency preparedness for industrial disasters.

Program Duration

1 Year | 2 Semesters | Online

Eligibility

Bachelor’s/Postgraduate degree in any discipline

Capstone Project

Workplace Industrial Hygiene Study

Fees

INR 40,000 (Indians)
USD 681 (International candidates)

Admissions Open

November 2025

Program Starts

January 2026

Target Group

Occupational health & safety professionals
Environmental health & safety (EHS) managers
Safety engineers, factory inspectors, and compliance officers
Healthcare staff in occupational medicine/nursing, physiotherapy, dietetics
Regulatory officials (labour, pollution, compliance)
Academics and researchers in occupational health & safety

Skills Gained

Specialized Skills – Learn occupational health, safety management, exposure science, and hazard control.
Applied Knowledge – Case studies, webinars, and real-time problem-solving.
Career Advancement – Prepare for roles in industries, healthcare, government, and academia.
Flexible Learning – 100% online with interactive modules and mentor support.
Credit Transfer Advantage – Eligible credits may be transferred to higher PG programs (e.g., M.Sc. Industrial Hygiene & Safety) based on content and outcomes alignment.

Curriculum

Mapped to CIH Comprehensive Curriculum

Semester I

Courses:

Occupational & Environmental Health (4 credits)
Physiology & Industrial Toxicology (4 credits)
Occupational Exposure to Physical & Ergonomic Hazards (4 credits)
Occupational Exposure to Particulates & Chemical Hazards (4 credits)
Occupational Exposure to Biological & Psychosocial Hazards (4 credits)
Elective: Research Methodology (2 credits)

Semester II

Courses:

Control of Hazards & Health Surveillance (3 credits)
Industrial Safety & Management (4 credits)
Legislative Framework of Environment, Health & Safety (4 credits)
Elective: Industrial Disasters & Emergency Preparedness (2 credits)
Capstone Project (7 credits)

Learning Experience

Interactive webinars + self-paced modules
Applied case studies and industry simulations
Research-based projects and capstone work
Expert-led sessions on emerging challenges in OHS
Access to LMS with digital resources, quizzes, and progress tracking

Award

Postgraduate Certificate in Industrial Hygiene from SRIHER

Career Opportunities

Future Scope: With training in hazard identification, exposure science, and regulatory compliance, learners will be ready for careers across industries, healthcare, government agencies, research, and academia.

Course Delivery Mode: Fully Online

This course is designed to provide flexible, self-paced learning with structured support and engagement opportunities throughout the semester.

Key Components:

1. Self-Paced Learning; Self-Assessment

Students can progress through the course material at their own pace.
Includes self-assessment activities to monitor understanding and track progress.

2. Webinars

Two live webinars per semester per course.
Focused on clarifying key concepts, interactive discussions, and addressing student queries.

3. Review Sessions

Two review sessions per semester per course.
Designed to consolidate learning, discuss assignments, and provide feedback on performance.

Evaluation

Formative Assessment (Assignments/In-Course Evaluation): 30%
End Semester Examination: 70 marks (70%)
Total: 100 marks (100%)

Theory Question Paper Pattern for University Examinations
End of Semester Examination (ESE) Theory
Pattern & Choices	Marks	Total Marks
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	2×20	40
Short Answers (6 out of 8)	5×6	30
Essay Type Questions (Internal Choice)	15×2	30
Total		100

Faculty & Mentors

Led by an exceptional team of faculty and mentors blending academic excellence with industry-relevant expertise:

Mentorship:

Academic mentor for coursework & research
Industry mentor for real-world guidance

Dr. M. Saraswathy M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, SRIHER (DU)

A distinguished academician and researcher with over a decade of expertise in environmental pollution and health. With experience as Research Manager on prominent projects like ICMR-CAR TAPHE and HAPIN, she has also taught undergraduate and postgraduate students at the Department of Public Health, SRIHER, and environmental microbiology at other institutions. Her research has been published in esteemed journals such as BMJ Open and Environmental Research, and presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. S. G. Karthiga Devi BE., MS., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, SRIHER (DU)

A distinguished researcher in environment-health interactions, focusing on air pollution and respiratory health. With training from IIT Madras, PSG Tech, and IIIT Delhi, she collaborates globally with organizations like NIH, WHO, and DBT, and holds a patent on lung morphometry. Her work is published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences.

Ms. R. Kirubha Lakshmi MPH.

Assistant Professor, SRIHER (DU)

An academician and researcher with research interests in genetics, occupational and environmental health, adolescent well-being, and non-communicable diseases, enriched by training at ICMR–NIE and global climate change initiatives supported by the UNFCCC.