2010 Undergraduate Courses

2010 Postgraduate Courses

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

Last reviewed: 29 October, 2009