150604 v.2 Master of Occupational Health and Safety

Introduction

This course provides those with responsibilities for occupational health and safety operations within organisations or industries, and those intending to pursue a career in this field, with advanced knowledge and skills in the prevention of disease and injury. Students are provided with opportunity to specialise and undertake research in safety management, safety technology, occupational health, hygiene, occupational medicine or other related areas.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Bachelor of Science degree plus two years of relevant post-qualification work experience. Work experience is assessed on the basis of the following - level of seniority and responsibility, job description, work based referee report, publications or other written reports, short courses or conference attendance.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication. Completion of an approved certificate in senior first aid is required before the course is awarded. Short on campus study periods are also a requirement for some units.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. This course is principally conducted in external study mode with some units available internally.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

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.