Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
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Abbreviation:
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MSc(OHS)
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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1 year full-time
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Total Credit Points:
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52
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-Face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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574S
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CRICOS Code:
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048497G
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Overview
The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) provides an intensive professional program of study in the area of OH&S with the opportunity to develop a specialisation in either Occupational and Environmental Health or OH&S Management. This degree also allows students to develop research skills related to professional practice in OH&S.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A three-year undergraduate degree and related work experience or a Graduate Certificate in Science (OH&S) with a credit average from the University of Wollongong.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) is comprised of 52 credit points of subjects and can be taken as 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.
Course Program
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Subjects (by year)
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Session
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Credit Points
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LAW969
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OH&S Law
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Autumn
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6
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GHMA920
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Behavioural Change: Human Factors in OH&S
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Spring
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6
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GHMD983
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Statistics in Health Research
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Spring
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6
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GHMA915
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Ergonomics in Practice*
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Autumn
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8
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GHMA923
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OH&S Risk Management*
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Autumn
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6
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GHMA922
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Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology
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Spring
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6
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GHMA927
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Advanced Workplace Injury Management*
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Spring
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8
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Plus 6cp of electives from the list below, or other 900 level subjects approved by the Course Coordinator.
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GHMD986
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Environmental Health
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Autumn
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6
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GHMD912
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Health Promotion
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Autumn
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6
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GHMD984
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Health Research Methodology
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Spring
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6
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MGMT915
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Management of Change
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Spring
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6
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MGMT911
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Leadership and Team Dynamics
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Spring
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6
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MGMT963
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Management of OH&S
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Spring
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6
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* These subjects are taught in various block delivery modes. Please consult the Course Coordinator for details.
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Professional Recognition
Graduates are encouraged to seek membership of leading professional institutes or societies (subject to their membership grading rules) such as the following:
− Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc.
− Safety Institute of Australia
− Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia
Registered nurses who complete the Graduate Certificate in Science (OHS) or Master of Science (OHS) are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian College of Occupational Health Nurses (subject to their grading rules).
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