Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology

Overview

On completion of the Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology program from Edith Cowan University it is expected that students should be able to: 

• demonstrate a high level competence in identification, evaluation and control of potential occupational and environmental stressors; demonstrate a good understanding of the potential impacts of a range of occupational agents and conditions on exposed populations; 
• evaluate the qualitative and quantitative occupational aspects of exposure assessments, including dose-response and risk; 
• recommend and evaluate appropriate control measures using the hierarchy of control to reduce or eliminate exposures to occupational and/or environmental hazards; 
• participate in the development and implementation of appropriate occupational hygiene monitoring programs; 
• interpret and advise on legislation and standards as it may apply to a range of occupational hazards; 
• solve multifaceted problems by a combination of site observations, review of the literature, exposure measurement and data analysis using scientific methodology; 
• and communicate effectively to a wide audience base on a range of occupational hygiene issues.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course are in demand to handle the many issues relating to occupational hygiene in both Australia and internationally. Graduates are suitable for roles as occupational hygiene technicians or occupational hygienists in a range of industries including the mining, oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, government and non-government sectors, and consulting.

Possible future job titles

Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Hygiene Technician, Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygiene Technician, Occupational Health.