Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

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. Evidence of the successful completion of an approved course infirst aid is required before an award is granted.

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.

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, and ergonomics. Professional placements and tutorials with Health and Safety Practioners will be offered during second and third year of the course.

Professional Recognition

Eligible for membership with the Safety Institute of Australia (not required to practice profession). Eligible for membership with the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (U.K.) (not required to practice profession).

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 of overseas.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
10009 v.3   Chemistry 127 6.0 25.0
1643 v.7   Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0
303168 v.3   Epidemiology and Biostatistics 180 2.0 12.5
307182 v.1   Health and Society 180 3.5 25.0
7713 v.9   Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5
  100.0

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.7   Health, Safety and Hygiene 282 4.0 25.0
13019 v.2   Psychology 123 3.0 25.0
303855 v.2   Introduction and Practice of Occupational Health and Safety 283 4.0 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
303926 v.1   Food Safety 281 5.0 12.5
310105 v.1   Occupational Ergonomics 381 2.0 12.5
310108 v.1   Toxicology and Diseases 351 3.0 25.0
7887 v.9   Health and Safety Management 382 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
11355 v.6   Occupational Health and Safety (Industrial Relations) 383 4.0 25.0
13446 v.4   Professional Placement 382 3.0 25.0
304660 v.1   Environmental Health Specialisation 303 6.0 25.0
310109 v.1   Health, Safety and Hygiene 382 4.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2006 BPI Intern'l Group S'pore Trimester 1A   Y      
2006 BPI Intern'l Group S'pore Trimester 2A   Y      
2006 BPI Intern'l Group S'pore Trimester 3A   Y      
2006 Open University HK Trimester 1A   Y      
2006 Open University HK Trimester 2A   Y      
2006 Open University HK Trimester 3A   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.



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