150604 v.4 Master of Occupational Health and Safety
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This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor of science degree which may include health sciences, engineering, medicine or similar and a minimum of two years' relevant work experience.
Specific Requirements
Regular access to a computer and the internet will be required to undertake all units.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is three semesters' full-time or equivalent part-time study. Full-time study is subject to availability of units. This course is only available online and can be taken by domestic students studying externally and also international students studying online from their own country.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Award II
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management; Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
Course Organisation
This course builds on the graduate diploma to provide students with strong theoretical and practical occupational health and safety (OHS) skills. It is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Studies emphasise industry-based assessment and the development of practical skills. Students will develop strong research skills and discover new knowledge and novel ways of solving problems. In the final semester students complete an original research project.The course consists of eight core units and selection of three optional units. It is recommended that Accident Prevention and Safety Management 581 and Risk Management and Safety Technology 582 are completed first. Research Project 650 is the final unitof the course. Other units can be completed in any order. The optional units provide the opportunity to specialise in specific areas of occupational health and safety. All units are offered in Distance Education mode except one unit (Occupational Exposure Measurement and Evaluation 581) that requires attendance at an on-campus session of four days. Students are provided with an opportunity to specialise and undertake research in occupational health, occupational hygiene, safety and risk management, ergonomics, occupational medicine or other related areas. Those demonstrating excellence in research will have the opportunity to continue to doctoral studies.
Professional Recognition
The course is recognised by several professional bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, as fulfilling partial assessment requirements in their training curriculum.
Career Opportunities
Employment prospects are excellent, with graduates often learning moderate salaries. Graduates gain employment in a variety of industries including mining, oil, gas, manufacturing and construction. There is also demand for graduates in corporate, government, health and academic sectors. With the stringent legislative requirements for health and safety in the workplace and the increase in resources and commodity prices expected to continue, future demand for tertiary qualified occupational health and safety professionals is expected to be high.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Further Information
Although fully online, assessments for some units may require sitting a final exam at a nominated venue approved by the University.
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 | |||||
| 11519 | v.4 | Occupational Hygiene and Chemical Safety 596 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310577 | v.1 | Risk Management and Safety Technology 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310578 | v.1 | Accident Prevention and Safety Management 581 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310585 | v.1 | Ergonomics 594 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11516 | v.5 | Compensation and Injury Management 593 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310582 | v.1 | Health and Safety Economics and Management 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13179 | v.3 * | Research Project 650 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 11518 | v.5 | Occupational Diseases 585 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12580 | v.4 | Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining 531 | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| 304965 | v.3 | Mine Management 532 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305042 | v.2 | Health Impact Assessment 680 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308422 | v.1 | Environmental Health Risk Assessment 682 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5467 | v.6 | Occupational Health and Safety Project/Practicum 590 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5746 | v.12 | Occupational Health and Safety and Human Resources Law 563 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
* Research Project 650 has a pre-requisite of Health Research Methods 681. This should be the final unit taken in this course.
N1 All 25 credit units have an estimated time commitment of eight to ten hours of study per week
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Singapore Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Singapore Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Singapore Campus | Summer Semester | 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.
