Bircham International University

Programme overview

This is a distance-learning Bachelor's Degree in Ergonomics delivered by Bircham International University under the Faculty of Engineering & Technology. The award is equivalent to a four-year college degree and requires 130 academic credits above secondary school. Program delivery is 100% textbook-based and designed for adult learners and professionals; the stated duration ranges from 1 to 3 years. The Academic Supervisor named is Gonzalo de la Fuente de Val.

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasizes principles and applications of ergonomics across work, leisure, health and safety. The programme composition requires 130 credits made up of:

• 40 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience)
• 57 academic credits in Ergonomics (BIU earned credits through reports, projects and thesis)
• Additional subjects to complete the total credits, which can include selected courses from the Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Each listed subject typically accounts for 3 academic credits. Example course titles included in the ergonomics module list are Physical Activity & Wellness; Visual Arts; Hygiene & Safety; Wellness & Health; Disabilities & Assistive Technology; Ergonomics; Occupational Safety & Health; Residential Design; Commercial Spaces; Visual & Graphic Design; Logo & Packaging Design; and others. BIU provides the required textbooks as part of the fees.

Entry requirements

Admission is open to adults over 23 years of age. A minimum of 30% of the total credits required by the programme must be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience to gain admission. Up to 20% of the total credits may be credited for professional and life experience. A minimum transfer of 40 credits is noted as the equivalent of general education credits toward the degree.

Career prospects

Graduates gain knowledge applicable to designing and arranging workplaces, products and systems so they fit users and reduce risk of harm, which can be applied in areas such as occupational safety, product and workspace design, assistive technology, and health and wellness programmes. The course outcomes emphasize both specialized knowledge and practical application through case studies and project reports suitable for roles that intersect engineering, health and safety, design and ergonomics consultancy.

Scholarships & funding angle

Fees cover program study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation, diploma and transcript. BIU states the cost per earned undergraduate credit and per transferred credit, and provides a fee range for the full 130-credit programme as well as payment-plan options. Prospective students should confirm current costs and enquire about payment plans and any recognition-of-credit assessments that can reduce fee liability.