Master of Work Health and Safety Advanced

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.

*Spring session intake is only available in the Health Promotion specialisation

Overview

The Master of Work Health and Safety Advanced provides an intensive specialised professional program of study in the area of occupational health & safety and specialisation in one of two streams of study: Health Promotion or Research.

Graduates of the Health Promotion specialisation will obtain a high level of skills and knowledge in work health, safety and population health. Graduates of the WHS Research specialisation will extend their knowledge and skills to include societal aspects of population health. Knowledge and skills developed through the degree will be applied to a research-based capstone workplace project in the final stage of the program to develop a high level of evidence-based specialised professional practice in occupational health and safety.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Master of Work Health and Safety Advanced will be able to: 

1. Critically analyse and evaluate WHS issues using data, research and argument.
2. Develop effective responses to WHS issues with creativity, logic and critical thinking.
3. Effectively articulate and convey work health & safety knowledge, skills and ideas to collaborate and engage with people in different settings and different cultural environments.
4. Demonstrate awareness and strategies to acknowledge, appreciate and respect diversity.
5. Develop strategies to maintain personal integrity within the field of WHS.
6. Identify and apply appropriate resources and technologies for professional practice in WHS in order to function effectively in the digital environment.
7. Conceptualise key issues and concepts related to a range of contemporary public health sub-disciplines.

Course Structure

The Master of Work Health and Safety Advanced requires the successful completion of at least 96 credit points including:

1. 48 credit points from core subjects; and
2. 48 credit points from a selected specialisation.

as specified in the tables below.

Core subjects

 Specialisations

There are two specialisations for the Master of Work Health and Safety Advanced:

• Health Promotion (48 credit points)
• WHS Research (48 credit points)

Specialisations are normally commenced after the core requirements are completed.

Health Promotion Specialisation

 WHS Research Specialisation

 Admission to the WHS Research specialisation requires students to achieve 65% average in the core subjects and permission of the Course Director.

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

This course is seeking both Australian and International accreditation.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au