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

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.

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.