Campuses and locations
The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
Fast facts
Selection Rank
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International entry requirement
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
UAC code
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UON Singapore
Start dates
- Trimester 1 - 6 January 2020
- Trimester 2 - 4 May 2020
- Trimester 3 - 31 Aug 2020
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
Duration
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
Study environmental and occupational health and safety
Create healthy, innovative workplaces. It’s a safe path to career success.
In Singapore and worldwide, there’s surging demand for experts with dual knowledge in environmental health and OHS. This world-class degree combines the two fields, giving you the best foundation for a successful career at home or abroad.
Protect the health and safety of others. Improve workplace efficiency. Create better work environments for local and global innovation. Delivered at UON Singapore, this program is designed to complement your work and personal commitments – helping you advance your career and gain global connections while you work.
Why study with us?
- Learn from research leaders: UON is a global leader in medical and health science research, keeping you on the forefront of breaking research discoveries.
- Hands-on experience: Gain significant real-world experience with environmental field visits and integrated learning at industrial sites, preparing you for a successful career.
- Flexible delivery: Fit your studies around your work and personal life, with courses delivered during the evenings.
- Unique partnership: Delivered in partnership with PSB Academy in Singapore, you’ll have unique opportunities to access international perspectives and support.
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Medical and Health Sciences areas rated at 'well above world standard'
What you will study
This multi-disciplinary course equips you with in-depth knowledge and experience in the fields of environmental health and occupational health and safety (OHS).
Delivered in partnership with the PSB Academy in Singapore, you’ll explore academic content and theoretical principles within a Singapore context and with an Asian perspective on professional practice. You will:
- Gain extensive knowledge in environmental and OHS management and professional practice, applied engineering, and applied science relevant to environmental and occupational health and safety.
- Discover the broad field of Singaporean and global environmental and OHS policy and practice.
- Develop critical research skills that will set you in good stead for life-long learning in the field of environmental health and OHS.
Areas of study include:
- bioscience
- occupational hygiene and toxicology
- occupational health and safety
- environmental health and OHS practice and management
- epidemiology and environmental health
- ergonomics for OHS
- international perspectives on environmental health and OHS
- environmental health and OHS law
- research methods in environmental health and control and OHS
Flexible Delivery
This program is designed to complement your work and personal commitments, with courses offered during the evenings. Comprised of 16 courses of study (160 units), you can complete this degree in 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
- 2013 - 2020 Program Plan - B. Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety - Students commencing in Trimester 3 148.8 KB
- 2013 - 2020 Program Plan - B. Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety - Students commencing in Trimester 2 148.5 KB
- 2013 - 2020 Program Plan - B. Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety - Students commencing in Trimester 1 148.7 KB
Career opportunities
UON graduates are very employable and highly regarded. Many of our graduates have advanced rapidly in their careers and are now in management roles around the globe.
Following graduation, choose from a wide range of rewarding professional and management roles. Examples include working as a consultant, trainer, or in-plant environmental and safety advisor.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited with the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety and recognised by the Ministry of Manpower Singapore as an accepted WSH-related qualification.
Practical experience
You’ll gain extensive OHS practical experience throughout this degree, with opportunities to attend industrial sites and perform environmental field visits. You’ll also conduct environmental and risk assessment evaluations as part of your assessments.
