- What is Occupational Health?
- Do I need Occupational Health clearance?
- Courses that require Occupational Health clearance
- Occupational Health assessments
- Need medical help?
What is Occupational Health?
The University's Occupational Health service helps support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of students in relation to their studies or work.
Do I need Occupational Health clearance?
If your course includes professional placements outside the University, you may need Occupational Health (OH) clearance before starting your placement.
Occupational Health clearance helps to:
- Confirm you are fit to undertake all aspects of your course and placement.
- Identify any support you may need.
- Ensure appropriate support can be arranged before your placement begins.
Courses requiring Occupational Health clearance
You may need Occupational Health clearance if you are studying:
- Art Therapy
- BEd (Hons) Primary Education
- Cardiology & Stroke MSc
- Clinical MD (Professional Doctorate in General Internal Medicine)
- Diagnostic Radiography BSc and MSc
- Dietetics BSc
- Master of Optometry
- Medicine MBBS
- Midwifery BSc and MSc
- Nursing (Adult) BSc and MSc
- Nursing (Child Health) BSc and MSc
- Nursing (Mental Health) BSc and MSc
- Nursing (learning Disabilities) BSc and MSc
- Paramedic Science BSc and MSc
- PGCE Primary
- PGCE Secondary
- Pharmacy MSc
- Pharmacy PgDip – OSPAP
- Physician Associate MSc
- Physiotherapy BSc and MSc
- Social Work MSc and MA
- Therapeutic Radiography
Occupational Health assessments
Find out more about Occupational Health assessments for your course:
Need medical Help?
If you need medical attention, there are a range of services available:
Contact Occupational Health
If you have any questions, email:
occupational.health@herts.ac.uk