Overview

The Master of Occupational Hygiene from University of Wollongong will provide you with an intensive professional program of study in the area of occupational health and safety. It will equip you to anticipate, recognise, evaluate and control the risks from workplace physical, chemical and biological hazards; and communicate these to employers and employees to promote improved working conditions and practices.

This degree

This program has a flexible delivery mode combining online course content with 3-5 days of on-campus block-teaching sessions focused on the exploration and application of the subject material. The on-campus component utilises a range of campus resources, including UOW’s well-resourced OH&S laboratory.

What you will study

The basis of the course is informed by a team of experienced teaching staff from a range of professional backgrounds including certified occupational hygienists, allied heath, engineering and risk management.This multidisciplinary approach to learning and teaching ensures a valuable experience for students in this degree.During this postgraduate degree you will study:

Ergonomic Essentials
Workplace Hazards and Hygiene
WHS Risk Management
Industrial Epidemiology and Toxicology
Occupational Health and Safety Systems
Occupational Hygiene: Measurement
Occupational Hygiene: Control
Work Health and Safety Law
Health Research Methods

Programme Structure

Courses included:

OHS Risk Management

Ergonomics Essentials

Work Health and Safety Law

Physical Hazards at Work
OHS Theories and Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-31 00:00:00
Starting 2024-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Health Sciences Occupational Health and Safety View 318 other Masters in Health Sciences in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognised 3-year Bachelor degree with a major in a Science or Health-related discipline; or a degree in another relevant area (for example Engineering) which contains at least one year of science-based subjects. Applicants with other relevant qualifications and/or work experience may be considered.
CRICOS: 0100652

Tuition Fee

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International

35280 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 52920 AUD for the full programme during 18 months.
National

24720 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37080 AUD for the full programme during 18 months.

Living costs for Wollongong

1600 - 2200 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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