Study occupational health online with the University of Glasgow
Learn with the Healthy Working Lives Group, based in Glasgow, Scotland. Our combined preparatory course supports candidates for the Diploma in Occupational Medicine (DOccMed) and Diploma in Occupational Health Practice (DipOHPrac).
Teaching brings together occupational health clinicians, researchers and specialists in educational design, with online modules, live tutorials and dedicated examination and portfolio preparation.
Next intake: 1 February to June 2027
Delivery: fully online, with live tutorials on Microsoft Teams
Course fee: £3,000 per delegate (VAT not applicable).
Glasgow delivers the preparatory teaching. The Faculty of Occupational Medicine awards the qualifications following its examination and eligibility requirements.
Healthy Working Lives Group: University of Glasgow
The Healthy Working Lives Group sits within the School of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow, one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities.
This website provides clear, accessible information about HWLG’s work, education and research activity. HWLG courses are delivered through the University of Glasgow. The Diploma qualifications are awarded by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine following its examinations and eligibility requirements.
Award Winning Research
We deliver applied, clinically grounded research that informs occupational health practice, health and work policy, and service design in the UK and internationally.
Professional Education
We deliver University of Glasgow preparatory education for the Faculty of Occupational Medicine’s Diploma in Occupational Medicine and Diploma in Occupational Health Practice examinations, alongside professional training and CPD for working clinicians.
Bespoke Teaching / Training
We design and deliver tailored teaching and training for clinicians, employers, and organisations, grounded in real-world occupational health practice and current evidence.
Public & Patient Engagement
We work with patients, practitioners, and the public to ensure lived experience informs our research, education, and policy-relevant work.
Why HWLG?
The Healthy Working Lives Group (HWLG) brings together clinical expertise, applied research, and professional education to address real-world challenges at the intersection of health and work.
We are:
- Clinically led by experienced occupational physicians
- Based at the University of Glasgow, a leading UK research-intensive university
- Established in 1990, with over 30 years of impact across research, education, and policy
- Practice-focused, ensuring evidence informs real clinical and workplace decisions
Our work is grounded in the realities of working life — supporting clinicians, employers, and policymakers to improve health, employability, and workforce sustainability.
Research that informs practice. Education that reflects professional quality.
