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Master of Work Health and Safety
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Work Health & Safety |
Abbreviation: | MWHS |
UOW Course Code: | 1645 |
CRICOS Code: | 083559G |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Master of Work Health & Safety provides an intensive professional program of study in the area of occupational health & safety with specialisations available in Ergonomics or Occupational Hygiene.
Knowledge and skill development throughout the course is applied to a research-based capstone workplace project in the final stage of the degree program to develop a high level of evidence-based professional practice in the selected occupational health and safety specialisation.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Work Health & Safety will be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate WHS issues using data, research and argument.
- Develop and demonstrate effective responses to WHS issues with creativity, logic and critical thinking.
- Effectively articulate and convey work health & safety knowledge, skills and ideas to collaborate and engage with people in different settings and different cultural environments.
- Describe and demonstrate strategies to acknowledge, appreciate and respect diversity.
- Develop strategies to maintain personal integrity within the field of WHS.
- Identify and apply appropriate resources and technologies for professional practice in WHS in order to function effectively in the digital environment.
Course Structure
The Master of Work Health & Safety requires the successful completion of at least 72 credit points of subjects including:
- 48 credit points of core subjects; and
- 24 credit points for the selected specialisation.
Core Subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| HAS 860 | People & Work | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 871 | WHS Risk Management | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 980 | Industrial Epidemiology & Toxicology | 6 | Autumn |
| LAW 969 | Work Health and Safety Law | 6 | Winter |
| HAS 870 | Work Injury Management | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 861 | Workplace Hazards & Hygiene | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 973 | Occupational Health & Safety Systems | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 961 | Physical Hazards at Work | 6 | Spring |
Specialisations
There are two specialisations for the Master of Work Health and Safety:
- Ergonomics (24 credit points); and
- Occupational Hygiene (24 credit points).
Ergonomics Specialisation
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | |||
| HAS 941 | Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 979 | Ergonomics Essentials | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 964 | Ergonomics Workplace Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
Occupational Hygiene Specialisation
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | |||
| HAS 941 | Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 962 | Occupational Hygiene | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 965 | Occupational Hygiene Workplace Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Master of Work Health and Safety (Ergonomics) and (Occupational Hygiene) specialisations have been accredited by The Australian Occupational Health & Safety Educators Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB).
The Occupational Hygiene specialisation has been accredited by The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) and the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS). This specialisation fulfils the educational requirements for full membership of The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).
International accreditation for this degree is being sought from the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH).
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au