Overview
The 24-unit Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science from University of Queensland is designed for graduates in science, engineering, health science, or an approved discipline, with approved tertiary level background in chemistry and biology.
For your 1.5 year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) studies, you'll undertake 10 courses, together with an elective to suit your interests and career goals.
You'll learn to apply theory to practice, build your industry contacts, and extend your independence as a researcher through a one- or two-semester industry research project.
You'll also have the opportunity to work in a host workplace on a part-time basis and plan, design, perform, analyse and report on an OHS industry research project.
Students at Occupational Health and Safety Science from University of Queensland will:
- Learn from some of Australia's top Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) experts.
- Benefit from an industry-accredited program developed in response to industry demand for highly-qualified OHS professionals.
- Study a range of complementary disciplines, including environmental management, business and engineering, to further strengthen your work-readiness.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Occupational Health & Safety Law
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Occupational Safety Science
- Occupational Hygiene
- Occupational Health
- Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Risk Management
- Physical Ergonomics
- Industry Placement OHS
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
-
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
-
- Starting
- Apply before , International
-
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Occupational Health and Safety View 235 other Masters in Public Health in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code: 077534M
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering or health sciences with two or more first-year, university-level science courses that cover human anatomy, human physiology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and/or physics.
- You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
- English language requirements
Tuition Fee
-
International
42992 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42992 AUD per year during 18 months.
TBA tuition for national students
Living costs for Brisbane
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.