305665 v.1 Master of Health, Safety and Environment

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.

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.