311346 v.1 Health and Safety Major (Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment)
Introduction
This major is concerned with the skills and knowledge necessary for the development of safer, healthier and more efficient workplaces. Core principles of risk management and assessment and specialisation in a range of occupational safety topics result inimprovements in workplace health and safety through the prevention of injury, diseases and adverse environmental impacts. These skills are sought after in a wide range of sectors including mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, government health and business. This major may be of particular interest to those with previous qualifications and work experience in health and safety intending to complete a degree.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 310106 | v.1 | Occupational Ergonomics 281 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313392 | v.1 | Introduction to Psychology 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6494 | v.10 | Injury Management and Workers' Compensation 281 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312198 | v.1 | Professional Practice in Public Health 383 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11106 | v.3 | Health and Safety Technology 382 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11355 | v.6 | Occupational Health and Safety (Industrial Relations) 383 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 13446 | v.5 | Health and Safety Professional Practice 382 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7887 | v.9 | Health and Safety Management 382 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
