GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Occupational Hygiene
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Occupational Hygiene at the University of Wollongong uses science and engineering to measure exposure to physical, chemical and biological workplace hazards, communicate these to employers and employees, and design and implement control strategies to prevent ill health caused by the working environment. The degree has a flexible delivery mode combining online content with three to five days of on-campus block teaching that uses UOW's well-resourced facilities. Graduates work as occupational hygienists across industry, consulting and government.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 11 parts
Autumn Session (24cp)
3 units- HAS941Research Methods
- HAS977Occupational Hygiene: Control
- HAS965Occupational Hygiene Workplace Project
Autumn Session (18cp)
3 units- HAS979Ergonomics Essentials
- HAS980Occupational Epidemiology & Toxicology
- HAS871OHS Risk Management
Spring Session (24cp)
4 units- HAS861Workplace Hazards & Hygiene
- HAS962Occupational Hygiene: Measurement
- HAS961Physical Hazards at Work
- HAS973OHS Theories and Systems
Winter Session (6cp)
1 units- LAW969Work Health and Safety Law
Autumn Session (12cp)
2 units- HAS871OHS Risk Management
- HAS979Ergonomics Essentials
Spring Session (12cp)
2 units- HAS961Physical Hazards at Work
- HAS861Workplace Hazards & Hygiene
Spring Session (6cp)
1 units- HAS941Research Methods
Spring/Autumn (12cp)
1 units- HAS965Occupational Hygiene Workplace Project
Autumn Session (12cp)
2 units- HAS980Occupational Epidemiology & Toxicology
- HAS977Occupational Hygiene: Control
Winter Session (6cp)
1 units- LAW969Work Health and Safety Law
Spring Session (12cp)
2 units- HAS973OHS Theories and Systems
- HAS962Occupational Hygiene: Measurement
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Admissions
A recognised bachelor's degree with a major in a science or health-related discipline, OR A degree in another relevant area (for example, Engineering) that contains at least one year of science-based subjects with an equivalent average mark of 50%, OR A Graduate Certificate with an equivalent average mark of 65%. Note: Applicants seeking admission based on other relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be considered by the Faculty on an individual basis.
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