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Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc(OHS) |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
Combination of on campus and flexible delivery |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring, Summer |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
574_6 |
CRICOS Code: |
069727B |
Overview
The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) provides an intensive professional program of study in the area of OH&S with a focus on the practical aspects. This degree also allows students to develop research skills related to professional practice in OH&S.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
For direct entry into the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) a recognised 3 year Bachelors degree is required. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that their degree contains the equivalent of 1 year of science subjects.
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at UOW with a credit average serves as an alternative basis for entry into the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) for applicants who do not hold a Bachelors degree.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of at least 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
LAW 969 |
OH&S Law** |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 971 |
OH&S Risk Management |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 973 |
Behavioural Change: Human Factors in OH&S |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 980 |
Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 970 |
Advanced Workplace Injury Management |
Spring |
6 |
SHS 972 |
Principles of Occupational Hygiene |
Summer |
6 |
SHS 979 |
Ergonomics Essentials |
Summer |
6 |
Plus 6 credit points of electives from the list below: | |||
SHS 974 |
Measurement of Hazardous Substances |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 975 |
Thermal Environment |
Winter |
6 |
SHS 976 |
Noise- Measurement and Its Effects |
Winter |
6 |
SHS 978 |
Asbestos and Other Fibres |
Spring |
6 |
SHS subjects are taught in block delivery modes. Please consult the OHS academic program website at www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme/index.html for details. **This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and runs in block format, please consult the Faculty of Law for details. | |||
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
Course Advisor
+61 2 4221 4438 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only)
0407 287 406 (Business hours only)
brian_davies@uow.edu.au