155410 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety)

BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 029350F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

This course provides a balance between broad-based core knowledge and professional and practical skills. Core studies cover the fundamentals of scientific and management knowledge. The discipline studies combine each of these two areas and require the application of theoretical studies to develop a skilled and proficient approach to the management of health and safety concerns. The course may be of particular interest to those with previous qualifications and work experience in health and safety intending to complete a degree level course. Graduates are typically employed in industry or government positions.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

In addition to the usual entrance requirements it is recommended that students have studied TEE Mathematics and a TEE Science.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The course is available in internal and external study modes. International onshore students on student visa's are not permitted to undertake this course externally.

Course Organisation

In the first year, students are introduced to core science units, including physics, chemistry and human biology. In second and third year the course emphasises specialised health and safety units which include occupational health, risk assessment, risk control and management, safety technology, occupational hygiene, toxicology, occupational safety and health management and ergonomics. Professional placements and tutorials with Health and Safety Practitioners will be offered during second and third year of the course.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership with the Safety Institute of Australia) and the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (U.K.) although neither are required to practice as a Health and Safety professional.

Career Opportunities

The field of Occupational Safety and Health has undergone significant changes during the recent past, which requires the attention of highly qualified and conceptually proficient professionals. Very good prospects exist in a wide range of private companies and government departments and organisations as safety advisers, trainers, 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

Contact staff in the Faculty of Health Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 4583, email: hlthsci-ss@curtin.edu.au, or website: http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au

Combined Degree Information

Health and Safety may be combined with Health Promotion.

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
10009	v.3	Chemistry 127	6.0	25.0
303168	v.3	Epidemiology and Biostatistics 180	2.0	12.5
303855	v.2	Introduction and Practice of Occupational Health and Safety 283	4.0	25.0
7713	v.9	Health Science Communication 180	2.0	12.5
				75.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10223	v.2	Chemistry 131	4.0	12.5
1644	v.7	Human Biology 134	4.0	25.0
302467	v.2	Introduction to Microbiology 132	3.0	12.5
303091	v.3	Epidemiology 186	3.0	25.0
304741	v.2	Physics 115	4.5	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
11102	v.8	Occupational Hygiene 282	4.0	25.0
13019	v.2	Psychology 123	3.0	25.0
307182	v.1	Health and Society 180	3.5	25.0
310112	v.1	Safety and Environmental Health Law 265	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
310106	v.1	Occupational Ergonomics 281	4.0	25.0
310107	v.1	Hazard Recognition and Risk Assessment 282	3.0	25.0
6494	v.10	Injury Management and Workers' Compensation 281	3.0	25.0
7881	v.7	Occupational Health and Safety Practice 285	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11106	v.3	Health and Safety Technology 382	7.5	25.0
11355	v.6	Occupational Health and Safety (Industrial Relations) 383	4.0	25.0
304660	v.1	Environmental Health Specialisation 303	6.0	25.0
7887	v.9	Health and Safety Management 382	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
13446	v.4	Professional Placement 382	3.0	25.0
303926	v.1	Food Safety 281	2.0	12.5
310105	v.1	Occupational Ergonomics 381	2.0	12.5
310108	v.1	Toxicology and Diseases 351	3.0	25.0
310109	v.2	Occupational Hygiene 382	4.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	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.