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Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc(OHP) |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year full-time |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Block delivery) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
574A |
CRICOS Code: |
048497G |
Overview
The Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) provides an intensive professional program of study in the area of Occupational Hygiene with the opportunity to develop a specialisation in one or more industry streams such as the mining or oil and gas industries.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
The Master of Science program is for those who want to pursue a career in Occupational Hygiene. Applicants with a Bachelors degree with at least 1 year of science subjects or a credit average in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice may apply.
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice with a credit average serves as an alternative basis for entry into the Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) for applicants who do not have a Bachelors degree.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Alternatively, a letter of support from the students' employer indicating their English Language ability must be supplied.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
SHS 974 |
Measurement of Hazardous Substances |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 980 |
Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 983 |
Occupational Hygiene Project |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
SHS 977 |
Control of Hazardous Substances |
Spring |
6 |
SHS 976 |
Noise-Measurement & Its Effects |
Winter |
6 |
Plus 18 credit points of elective subjects from the list below: | |||
SHS 975 |
Thermal Environment |
Winter |
6 |
SHS 978 |
Asbestos & Other Fibres |
Spring |
6 |
SHS 979 |
Ergonomics Essentials |
Summer |
6 |
SHS 981 |
Occupational Hygiene in the Oil & Gas Industry |
Summer |
6 |
SHS 982 |
Occupational Hygiene in the Mining Industry |
Summer |
6 |
Note: all subjects are taught in block delivery modes which require on-campus attendance. Please consult the OHS academic program website at http://www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme/index.html for details. | |||
Professional Recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) as meeting the educational requirements for full membership.
This course is also accredited by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) for exemption of the Certificate and Diploma core examination offered by the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene. Successful completion of this course counts as 1 year of the experience requirement of the BOHS.
Further Information
Professor Brian Davies
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4438 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only)
0407 287 406 (Business hours only)
brian_davies@uow.edu.au