311344 v.2 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 ever expanding field of health, safety and environment. In first year students are introduced to the field as well as completing foundation science and communication units. In second year students have the opportunity to select a major in either environmental health or health and safety. All students undertake units in law, risk assessment and risk management, occupational hygiene and ergonomics, environmental health, toxicology and emergency management. Additionally students in both majors undertake professional practice training in workplaces ranging from government agencies through to industrial settings.
Course Entry Requirements/Pre-requisites
None. One science subject (see below) and at least Mathematics 2C/2D is desirable. Biological Sciences 3A/3B, Chemistry 3A/3B, Earth and Environmental Science 3A/3B, Human Biological Sciences 3A/3B, Integrated Science 3A/3B or Physics 3A/3B; or TEE Biology, TEE Chemistry, TEE Human Biology, TEE Physical Science or TEE Physics satisfies this requirement.
Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. Applications for this course should refer to the Clinical Health Science students and Police Clearances. Evidence of successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required before an award is granted.
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 visa's are not permitted to study externally.
Course Organisation
In the first year, all students are introduced to core science units, including physics, chemistry, microbiology and human biology. In second year students select either an Environmental Health or a Health and Safety major. Students who select environmental health undertake specialised units including food science, safety and hygiene, environmental systems, water and air pollution, waste management, epidemiology and communicable diseases, environmental noise and law. In addition to traditional lectures, laboratory and fieldwork, students attend professional placements and tutorials with environmental health practitioners. Students who select health and safety undertake specialised units including occupational health, risk assessment, risk control and management, safety technology, occupational hygiene, toxicology and ergonomics. Professional placements and tutorials with health and safety practitioners will be offered during second and third year of the course.
Professional Recognition
Students who complete the Health and Safety major are eligible for membership with the Safety Institute of Australia (not required to practice profession) and eligible for membership with the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (UK) (not required to practice profession). Graduates of the Environmental Health major are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health.
Career Opportunities
The field of health and safety has undergone significant changes during the recent past, which requires the attention of highly qualified and conceptually proficient professionals. Opportunities may exist in a wide range of private companies and government departments and organisations as safety advisors, trainers, researchers and risk managers. Many graduates also find work interstate or overseas. Environmental health graduates may enter state government departments, local government authorities and industry as environmental health officers or scientific officers. Opportunities may also exist interstate or overseas. This is the only course in Western Australia recognised for appointment as an environmental health officer.
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.1 | Human Structure and Function 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313394 | v.1 | Foundations for Professional Health Practice 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312649 | v.2 | Indigenous Culture and Health 130 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 313390 | v.1 | Evidence Informed Health Practice 100 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 313395 | v.1 | Health and Health Behaviour 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313457 | v.1 | Introduction to Food Safety Science 180 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7230 | v.6 | Chemistry 181 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 310112 | v.1 | Safety and Environmental Health Law 265 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| 311345 | v.1 # | Environmental Health Major (Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment) | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 311346 | v.1 # | Health and Safety Major (Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment) | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 304660 | v.2 | Environmental Systems Management 381 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311351 | v.1 | Applied Research and Biostatistics 381 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 310108 | v.1 | Toxicology and Diseases 351 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312633 | v.1 | Emergency Management and Incident Investigation 384 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
# Students commence their major in year two and complete in year three.
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 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.
^ 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.
