Master’s in Advanced Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering — eye-tracking, workload, and ISO 15005/15007 applied.
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in advanced ergonomics and human factors engineering: 12 modules covering human factors and systems, occupational biomechanics, workplace design, cognitive ergonomics, human error and reliability, human-machine interaction, measurement methods, exoskeletons, transport and organisational ergonomics under ISO 6385:2016, ISO 9241-210:2019 and ISO 11228-1, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Integrate human factors into the systems engineering cycle.
Assess biomechanical risks with the NIOSH, OCRA and REBA methods.
Design user-centred workstations, control rooms and interfaces.
Measure mental workload, situation awareness and human reliability.
Analyse human errors with HFACS, HTA and SHERPA.
Apply assistive technologies such as exoskeletons and cobots.
Plan user studies and treat their data statistically.
Who it's for
- Human factors engineers.
- Occupational safety technicians specialising in ergonomics.
- Usability researchers.
- Human reliability specialists.
- Workstation designers.
- Industrial ergonomics consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the automotive industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 6385:2016 (ergonomics principles in the design of work systems)
- ISO 9241-210:2019 (human-centred design for interactive systems)
- ISO 11228-1 (manual handling – lifting and carrying)
- ISO 7250-1 (basic human body measurements)
- ISO 11064-1 (ergonomic design of control centres)
- ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative robots)
- ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety management)
- IEC 62366-1 (usability engineering for medical devices)
- Tecnomatix Jack
- RAMSIS
- Xsens MVN Analyze
- Tobii Pro Lab
12 modules
1.1SHELL model and the systems approach1.2Human capabilities and limitations1.3Human-centred design ISO 9241-2101.4Physical, cognitive and organisational ergonomics1.5HSI integration in systems engineering1.6Writing human factors requirements1.7Historical evolution of industrial ergonomics1.8Ethics of research involving people1.9Ergonomic principles of ISO 63851.10Case study: analysis of a human-error incident
2.1Anthropometric measurements according to ISO 7250-12.2Percentiles and design for ranges2.3Biomechanics of the lumbar spine2.4Manual handling of loads2.5Revised NIOSH lifting equation2.6Pushing and pulling according to ISO 11228-22.7Repetitive movements and the OCRA method2.8Awkward postures and the REBA method2.9Prevention of musculoskeletal injuries2.10Lab: NIOSH assessment of a workstation
3.1Work heights and work surfaces3.2Reach and work zones3.3Display screen workstations3.4Standing and seated workstations3.5Hand tool design3.6Control rooms according to ISO 110643.7Accessibility for maintenance3.8Lighting, noise and climate at the workstation3.9Design for functional diversity3.10Workshop: redesign of an assembly workstation
4.1Perception, attention and working memory4.2Mental workload and the NASA-TLX scale4.3Decision-making and heuristics4.4Situation awareness and the SAGAT technique4.5Human information-processing models4.6Fatigue and shift work4.7Automation and complacency4.8Alarm design and management4.9Skills, rules and knowledge model4.10Practical: measuring mental workload with NASA-TLX
5.1Reason's error taxonomy5.2The Swiss cheese model5.3HFACS for incident analysis5.4Hierarchical task analysis (HTA)5.5SHERPA and error prediction5.6Human reliability with THERP and HEART5.7Just culture and reporting systems5.8Human factors in maintenance5.9Error-proof design: poka-yoke5.10Case study: HTA and SHERPA of a procedure
6.1Interface design principles6.2Usability according to ISO 9241-116.3Design of displays and controls6.4Stimulus-response compatibility6.5Interfaces for critical systems6.6Multimodal interaction: voice, gesture and haptics6.7User-adaptive interfaces6.8Nielsen's heuristic evaluation6.9Usability testing with users6.10Workshop: evaluation of a control panel
7.1Optical and inertial motion capture7.2Surface electromyography7.3Eye tracking and heat maps7.4Physiological measures: ECG and skin conductance7.5Validated questionnaires and scales7.6Experimental design and sample size7.7Statistics for ergonomic studies7.8Simulation with digital humans7.9Evaluation in virtual reality7.10Lab: eye-tracking study
8.1Passive and active exoskeletons8.2Evaluation of industrial exoskeletons8.3Human-robot collaboration according to ISO/TS 150668.4Mechanical handling aids8.5Wearables for ergonomic monitoring8.6Augmented reality at the workstation8.7Assistance for older workers8.8Technology acceptance by workers8.9Emerging risks of new technologies8.10Case study: exoskeleton on an assembly line
9.1Driving interfaces and distraction9.2Control transitions in automated driving9.3Crew resource management in aviation9.4Train driver cabs9.5Fatigue of professional drivers9.6Maritime bridges9.7Operators in control centres9.8Regulatory guidelines on distraction9.9Accessibility in public transport9.10Practical: takeover study in a simulator
10.1Ergonomic risk assessment10.2Participatory ergonomics programmes10.3Psychosociology and workload10.4Organisation of shifts and breaks10.5Ergonomics in occupational safety regulations10.6Indicators and return on investment10.7Integration into ISO 45001 systems10.8Training workers in ergonomics10.9Ergonomics in process design10.10Case study: ergonomics programme in a plant
11.1Ergonomic requirements in specifications11.2Ergonomics in design reviews11.3Digital humans in CAD11.4Physical prototypes and mock-ups11.5Validation with end users11.6Ergonomics in product design11.7Documentation and traceability of requirements11.8Medical device usability engineering IEC 62366-111.9Management of human factors projects11.10Workshop: human factors plan for a product
12.1Definition of the human factors problem12.2Literature and standards review12.3Study design and ethics protocol12.4Data collection with users12.5Statistical analysis of the results12.6Ergonomic redesign proposal12.7Validation of the proposal with users12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme is compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Tecnomatix Jack, RAMSIS, Xsens MVN Analyze and Tobii Pro Lab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: user studies in a human factors laboratory, ergonomic assessments of workstations on the shop floor and driving simulator trials. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 6385:2016, ISO 9241-210:2019, ISO 11228-1, ISO 7250-1, ISO 11064-1, ISO/TS 15066, ISO 45001:2018, IEC 62366-1.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Tecnomatix Jack, RAMSIS, Xsens MVN Analyze and Tobii Pro Lab, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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