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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

311344 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment)

BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 064468A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

This course provides students with broad based knowledge and practical skills in the field of health, safety and environment. In first year students are introduced to the field as well as completing foundation science and communication units Additionally, students undertake professional practice training in workplaces ranging from government agencies through to industrial settings

Course Entry Requirements/Requisites

Prerequisites: . No prior study in a particular subject is required. Applicants must meet the University’s standard entry requirements, which include English competency. Desirable: At least Mathematics 2C/2D and one science course 3A/3B from the following list: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biological Science, Integrated Science or Physics. STAT: E and Q

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is available in both internal and external study modes. International onshore students on student visas are not permitted to study externally. There is a requirement to be on campus for 2.5 days in the first year of study.

Professional Recognition

This course has international accreditation from the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) (UK) and graduates are eligible for membership. Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) and the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists.Graduates who require accreditation by Environmental Health Australia for employment as Environmental Health Officers will need to undertake the PG Dip in Environmental Health.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in a wide range of private companies and government organisations as health and safety advisors, researchers and risk managers. Many graduates also find work interstate or overseas.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Further Information

For further information about the program, contact Curtin Future Students on telephone (08) 9266 1000, email: futurestudents@curtin.edu.au, website www.healthsciences.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
304741 v.2   Physics 115 4.5 25.0
311348 v.1   Introduction to Health, Safety and Environment 181 4.0 25.0
313391 v.3   Human Structure and Function 100 4.0 25.0
313394 v.3   Foundations for Professional Health Practice 100 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
312649 v.4   Indigenous Cultures and Health 130 2.0 12.5
313457 v.1   Introduction to Food Safety Science 180 4.0 25.0
314451 v.1   Introduction to Chemistry 180 6.0 25.0
314510 v.1   Health and Health Behaviour 130 3.0 12.5
314512 v.1   Evidence Informed Health Practice 130 2.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
310106 v.1   Occupational Ergonomics 281 3.0 25.0
310112 v.1   Safety and Environmental Health Law 265 3.0 25.0
313392 v.2   Introduction to Psychology 100 3.0 25.0
6494 v.10   Injury Management and Workers' Compensation 281 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11102 v.8   Occupational Hygiene 282 5.0 25.0
310107 v.2   Risk Assessment and Risk Management 282 3.0 25.0
311440 v.1   Epidemiology 286 4.0 25.0
312198 v.1   Professional Practice in Public Health 383 2.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11106 v.3   Health and Safety Technology 382 3.0 25.0
11355 v.6   Occupational Health and Safety (Industrial Relations) 383 4.0 25.0
304660 v.2   Environmental Systems Management 381 5.0 25.0
311351 v.1   Applied Research and Biostatistics 381 8.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
13446 v.6   Health and Safety Research Project 382 3.0 25.0
310108 v.1   Toxicology and Diseases 351 3.0 25.0
312633 v.1   Emergency Management and Incident Investigation 384 4.0 25.0
7887 v.9   Health and Safety Management 382 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2013 Kenya Medical Training College Semester 1   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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