Master of Occupational Health & Safety

The Master of Occupational Health & Safety prepares graduates for work in the preparation and implementation of occupational health and safety programs at the workplace. In many cases, students will be in positions of managerial or professional responsibility, through which they are required to develop policies and strategies in response to the occupational health and safety needs of their organisations.

As well as extending students' skills in raising awareness of occupational health and safety issues and dealing with risks and dangers in the workplace, the program also aims to encourage the desire to promote the health, safety and well-being of others and to help students develop a problem-solving approach to occupational health and safety issues.

Our degree programs are renowned for their student-centred approach and emphasise the development of the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in a rapidly changing environment. Many of our professional qualifications are recognised around the world. As one of Australia's top 10 research universities, we are recognised as a leader in medical and health research and education, supported by our multidisciplinary and collaborative approach.

OH&S Officer / Manager / Inspector / Consultant. Professionals can seek continuing education points from their respective professional bodies for completion of these programs or parts thereof.

Bachelor's degree (excluding undergraduate degrees in Occupational Health & Safety), or other qualifications approved for this purpose by the Pro Vice-Chancellor. Special entry will be offered to candidates with a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety and with 5 years industry experience in Occupational Health & Safety, at the discretion of the Pro Vice-Chancellor. Supporting documentation is to be submitted with the application.

Australian applicants:

Application is via GradSchool.com or via UAC.

International applicants:

Application is via GradSchool.com.

External credit is managed on a case by case basis.

Programs are structured to provide opportunities for international students. Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis. Strategies for program-specific online student support will be developed in consultation with participating students. Additionally, they will be encouraged to avail themselves of existing University support networks and services.

The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

Completion of the Master of Occupational Health and Safety satisfies partial entry criteria to the Occupational Health Physician specialisation within the Faculty of Australian College of Medicine.

This program is offered online. For details of online study and to apply for this program please contact GradSchool.com at http://www.gradschool.com.au or UAC. This program requires the completion of 80 units of prescribed coursework.