The NEBOSH Diploma is a degree level qualification.
So If You Are Asking – Is NEBOSH Diploma Equivalent To Degree?
The answer is “YES“, NEBOSH Diploma is Equivalent to Degree.
NEBOSH Diploma meets the academic requirement for Graduate IOSH membership and is intended for those pursuing a career as professional health and safety advisors. It is aimed at health and safety professionals who want to advance their career or progress to further study as a postgraduate. It is highly sought-after by employers from a range of industries.
Inasmuch as NEBOSH Diploma level is comparable to an Honours Degree. However, it is a vocational qualification and cannot be referred to as a degree. Only institutions with degree-awarding powers, for example, universities, can offer degrees.
What Level Are NEBOSH Diploma Qualifications?
The following NEBOSH Diploma qualifications are rated at Level 10 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF):
- National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- National Diploma in Environmental Management
- International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- International Diploma in Environmental Management
SCQF Level 10 is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 6 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or Honours Degree standard. A chart comparing qualification frameworks and levels in the UK and Ireland is available here.
What Level Are NEBOSH Award Qualifications?
The following NEBOSH Award qualification is rated at Level 5 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), from 1 January 2012:
- NEBOSH Award in Health and Safety at Work
SCQF Level 5 is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or GCSE standard.
A list of level and credit-rated NEBOSH qualifications can be found in the SCQF database.
A chart comparing qualification frameworks and levels in the UK and Ireland is available here.
What Level Are NEBOSH Certificate Qualifications?
The following NEBOSH Certificate qualifications are rated at Level 6 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF):
- National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
- National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
- National Certificate in Environmental Management
- National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-Being at Work
- International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
- International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
SCQF Level 6 is comparable to NQF/QCF Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or A-level standard. A chart comparing qualification frameworks and levels in the UK and Ireland is available here.
The following NEBOSH qualifications are expected to be rated at Level 6 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) we are undergoing the approval process:
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
- NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction UK
- NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction International
International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is being withdrawn
The International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is being withdrawn. In April 2021 we launched the International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals as a replacement.
Existing learners will have five years to complete their qualification. The final assessment dates for the November 2015 specifications will be:
Unit IA/IB/IC: July 2026
Unit DNI: May 2026
These dates may be brought forward if the accreditation and certification end dates are adjusted once SQA have approved the applications for the new Diplomas.
The NEBOSH International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals is a perfect choice if you want to make health and safety your career.
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The syllabus has been developed with experts for experts! We consulted with over 600 people including, key stakeholders, previous Diploma learners, Learning Partners, subject experts, and employers during its development.
The resulting qualification will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to perform as a leading health and safety professional of the future. You will gain confidence in your capabilities to recognize and solve everyday health and safety issues and take opportunities for improvement.
This advanced international health and safety qualification will support your academic and career progression.
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This is a replacement qualification for the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. If you are studying the previous syllabus further information can be found here.
Entry Requirements
There are no mandatory qualification entry requirements but it is strongly recommended learners have undertaken the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. The syllabus assumes that learners will have this level of prior learning.
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It is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. NEBOSH recommends that learners undertaking this qualification should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS tests.
Read more about language requirements for NEBOSH qualifications.
