Master of Occupational Health and Safety

Course Details

In the Master of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), you will explore the application of scientific principles to understand risks to the safety of people in workplaces, and the actions required to control them. It is a multidisciplinary profession with applications in all industries and commerce. Both community expectation and government legislation demand an increasingly higher level of protection for employees and the community from risks that threaten their safety and health. As such, there is also an increasing demand in society for professionals with experience and qualifications in OHS. You will also have the opportunity to pursue a research stream, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and distinguish yourself from the competition in the market. It will also support your career progression to senior management or consultancy roles. Designed around blended delivery, this degree is will push you to develop new skills in a flexible learning environment.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: As part of your studies, you have the option to specialise in three different streams, or specialisations: occupational hygiene, construction safety, or human factors and ergnomics.

Both community expectation and government legislation demands an increasingly higher level of protection for employees and the community at large from risks that threaten their safety and health. There is also an increasing demand in society for professionals with experience and qualifications in occupational health and safety. Professionals from areas such as human resources, nursing, engineering, sciences and computing are increasingly being asked to take on occupational health and safety roles with their employer. Professionals in this position are often exposed to situations where they may have good experience but they lack some of the technical background in occupational health and safety. This technical background can be obtained in various ways; one of the most efficient methods is to study for a postgraduate qualification. Applicants should have knowledge of sciences, statistics, and reasonable written communication skills.