2020 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Occupational Hygiene

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Occupational Hygiene

Abbreviation:

MOH

UOW Course Code:

3041

CRICOS Code:

0100652

Total Credit Points:

72

Duration:

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Mode:

Flexible

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong

Overview

The Master of Occupational Hygiene at UOW provides an integrated teaching and research program to promote the highest level of safety by inspiring the next generation of Occupational Hygiene Professionals. UOW's Occupational Hygiene programs have been developed in conjunction with a wide range of industry sectors to address the complex nature of occupational health and safety in the workplace. The Master of Occupational Hygiene provides an intensive program of study. Knowledge and skill development throughout the course is applied to a research-based capstone workplace project in the final stage of the degree to develop a high level of evidence-based professional practice.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Develop advanced Occupational Hygiene skills and knowledge, and demonstrate application through evaluation and control of current and emerging workplace health issues.
2 Critically analyse, and effectively interpret and communicate complex occupational hygiene issues to key workplace stakeholders with creativity, logic and critical thinking.
3 Effectively analyse, interpret and convey occupational health risks and solutions; and present through a range of mediums to influence and engage with people in diverse workplace settings and cultural environments.
4 Design and execute best practice Occupational Hygiene workplace evaluation and control methodologies demonstrating sound research principles and mastery of Occupational Hygiene practice.
5 Develop and apply appropriate professional and ethical approaches to integrate Occupational Hygiene practice in a wide range of contexts.
6 Identify, critically evaluate, synthesize and apply appropriate technologies for professional practice in OHS in order to function effectively in the digital environment.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of this degree, a candidate must satisfactorily complete a total of at least 72 credit points, comprised of the following:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
Autumn session
HAS 871 WHS Risk Management 6 Autumn
HAS 979 Ergonomics Essentials 6 Autumn
HAS 980 Industrial Epidemiology & Toxicology 6 Autumn
LAW 969 Work Health and Safety Law 6 Autumn
Spring session
HAS 861 Workplace Hazards & Hygiene 6 Spring
HAS 961 Physical Hazards at Work 6 Spring
HAS 962 Occupational Hygiene 6 Spring
HAS 973 Occupational Health & Safety Systems 6 Spring
Year 2
Autumn session
HAS 977 Occupational Hygiene: Control 6 First Offered 2021
HAS 941 Research Methods 6 Autumn
HAS 965 Occupational Hygiene Workplace Project 12 Annual, Autumn

For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

The Master of Occupational Hygiene has been accredited by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH). Accreditation is being sought from the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).

Other Information

For further information email askuow@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 22 July, 2020