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305665 v.1 Master of Health, Safety and Environment


MHlthSftyEnv(Curtin)

Introduction

This course is designed to meet the needs of managers and others involved in occupational health and safety operations that integrate environmental management concerns with occupational health and safety. It is designed to advance knowledge and skills in the prevention of work related disease and injury and integration of environmental protection with management of occupational health and safety. The opportunity to specialise and undertake research in safety management, safety technology, occupational health and hygiene, environmental health management and other areas. Those demonstrating excellence in research abilities will have the opportunity to continue to doctoral studies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A relevant bachelors degree or equivalent from an approved institution and a minimum of two years relevant work experience are required.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. The course is offered by flexible delivery mode with some units offering additional support through tutorial sessions.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health Management, Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management or the 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 the General Information section in the Curtin Courses Handbook.

Course Organisation

Some of the units require attendance at an on-campus session during the semester. Students are advised of these requirements well in advance.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Safety Institute of Australia (not required to practice profession).

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.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
10682 v.2   Occupational Health and Safety Management 581 4.0 25.0
305044 v.1   Environmental Health Management 581 4.0 25.0
5427 v.6   Occupational Epidemiology and Biostatistics 581 4.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
10683 v.3   Occupational Health and Safety Management 582 4.0 25.0
305042 v.1   Environmental Health Impact Studies 590 8.0 25.0
5429 v.6   Health and Safety Law 582 4.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
13179 v.2   Research Project 650 16.0 50.0
305046 v.1   Environmental Health Management 582 4.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 0 Not entered Hrs/Wk Credits
4870 v.3   Worksite Health Promotion 588 4.0 25.0
5425 v.7   Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene 581 4.0 25.0
5428 v.5   Safety Technology 582 8.0 25.0
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
10684 v.2   Health and Safety and Economics 582 4.0 25.0
10685 v.3   Health and Safety and Industrial Relations 581 4.0 25.0
11515 v.4   System Safety 592 4.0 25.0
11516 v.4   Compensation and Rehabilitation 593 4.0 25.0
11517 v.4   Ergonomics 594 8.0 25.0
11518 v.4   Diseases of Occupations 595 8.0 25.0
11519 v.4   Occupational Hygiene and Chemical Safety 596 4.0 25.0
11521 v.4   Workplace Training 599 8.0 25.0
13150 v.3   Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases 681 4.0 25.0
13177 v.2   Designing and Delivering Training 681 4.0 25.0
13181 v.2   Injury Control 694 4.0 25.0
           
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodAll*InternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  
2004BPI Intern'l Group S'poreSemester 1  Y
2004BPI Intern'l Group S'poreSemester 2  Y
2004Open University HKSemester 1  Y
2004Open University HKSemester 2  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.



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