GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Occupational Health and Safety Extension
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Occupational Health and Safety Extension at the University of Wollongong provides an integrated teaching and research program, giving students the opportunity to focus on health promotion or occupational health and safety research and to address complex workplace issues through specialised technical knowledge and application. Students study advanced WHS risk management, workplace hazards and hygiene, occupational health and safety systems, applied human factors and ergonomics, and industrial epidemiology and toxicology. Graduates work as senior WHS professionals, researchers and consultants.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
Spring Session - Specialisation (24cp)
1 units- MAJ44059Health Promotion for MOccHlthSftyExt
Spring Session (24cp)
4 units- HAS973OHS Theories and Systems
- HAS970Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
- HAS967Advanced OHS Risk Management
- HAS861Workplace Hazards & Hygiene
Winter Session (6cp)
1 units- LAW969Work Health and Safety Law
Autumn Session (18cp)
3 units- HAS871OHS Risk Management
- HAS980Occupational Epidemiology & Toxicology
- HAS979Ergonomics Essentials
Autumn Session (24cp)
3 units- HAS941Research Methods
- HAS968Human and Organisational Performance
- HAS963OHS Workplace Project & Professional Experience
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
A recognised bachelor's degree with an equivalent average mark of 50, OR A Master of Occupational Health and Safety with an equivalent average mark of 50, OR A Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with an equivalent average mark of 50, OR Either a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene with an equivalent average mark of at least 65. Applicants with other relevant qualifications and/or work experience may also be considered.
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