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, Spring, Summer
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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
For direct entry to the Master of Science (Occupational Health & Safety) a recognised 3 year Bachelor degree is required. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that their degree contains the equivalent of one (1) year of science subjects.
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in OHS with a credit average serves as an alternative basis for entry into the Master of Science (OHS) for applicants that don't have a Bachelor degree.
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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Summer
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6
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GHMA922
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Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology*
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Summer
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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:
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GHMA940
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Measurement of Hazardous Substances*
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Winter
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6
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GHMA941
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Thermal Environment*
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Spring
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6
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GHMA942
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Noise- Measurement and its effects*
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Winter
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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.
**This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and usually runs in block format, please consult with the Faculty of Law 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).
Further Information
Professor Brian Davies
Program Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4438 (Wednesdays only)
0407287406 (business hours only)
brian_davies@uow.edu.au
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