Area
Medical and Health Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Health Sciences
University of Valparaíso
- City: Valparaíso,
- Commune: Valparaíso,
- Region: Valparaíso Region
goals
To train graduates with skills that allow them to develop innovative intervention projects in organizations and products/objects, using the ergonomics and human factors model, in conjunction with other disciplines in a complementary way, with the purpose of balancing productivity and well-being.
Applicant Profile
The professional who enters the Master's Program in Ergonomics and Human Factors at the University of
Valparaíso must be able to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative manner, with work experience or experience
active and/or require their work activities to be focused on Ergonomics and Human Factors. Must demonstrate
Motivation for learning and the challenges involved in pursuing a master's degree. Must possess competencies in the
the field of verbal and written communication that allows them, for example, to investigate and intervene in environments
work-related tasks include writing and submitting a report. This will be evaluated based on the application documentation and
interview. Additionally, the student must be able to understand an article written in English. Finally, the student
must be able to use various computer tools at a user level (PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Master's Program in Ergonomics and Human Factors will be able to design, implement, and evaluate innovative ergonomic intervention projects that address organizational problems related to human factors. Furthermore, they will develop strategies to promote change within organizations, striving to achieve a balance between productivity and well-being in work systems, either by leading or as part of multidisciplinary teams.
Lines of investigation
1. Usability and user experience (UX), physical ergonomics and work systems.
2. Physical ergonomics (anthropometry and biomechanics), fatigue and drowsiness, aging of the working population, new technologies applied to occupational contexts.
3. Organization, evaluation and design of socio-technical systems.
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