Degree and Accreditation

The DAS as an academic grade stands for „Diploma of Advanced Studies“. The Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) is a continuous education grade. In Switzerland, a DAS reflects 30 ECTS credits, equaling minimum of 900 hours of student’s workload.

For students specializing in Occupational Medicine, the DAS Work+Health is acknowledged to achieve the FMH title in Occupational Medicine, please find detailed information on the SGARM/SSMT website.

For students specializing in Occupational Hygiene, the DAS Work+Health is acknowledged to achieve the occupational hygienist in Switzerland, please find detailed information on the SGAH/SSHT website.

According to the Swiss federal ordinance, you are further recognized as a specialist for safety at work (ASA), please find detailed information on their website. Furthermore, if you are interested in the international accreditation as occupational hygienist, please find detailed information on the IOHA website.