Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) |
Abbreviation: |
MSc(OHP) |
Home Faculty: |
Health and Behavioural Sciences |
Duration: |
1 year full-time |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-Face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
574 |
CRICOS Code: |
048497G |
Overview
The Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) provides an intensive professional program of study in the area of occupational Hygiene with the opportunity to develop a specialisation in one or more industry streams such as the mining or oil & gas industries.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
The Master of Science program is for those who want to pursue a career in Occupational Hygiene. Applicants with a Bachelor degree with at least 1 year of science subjects or a credit average in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice may apply.
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice with a credit average serves as an alternative basis for entry into the Master of Science (OHP) for applicants that don't have a Bachelor degree.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with at level of at least 6 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) is comprised of 48 credit points of subjects as outlined in the table below.
Course Program
Subjects (by year) |
Session |
Credit Points | |
GHMA 940 |
Measurement of Hazardous Substances |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMA 942 |
Noise-Measurement & Its Effects |
Winter |
6 |
GHMA 943 |
Control of Hazardous Substances* |
Spring |
6 |
GHMA 946 |
Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners* |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMA 949 |
Occupational Hygiene Project |
NA |
6 |
Plus 18 credit points of electives from the list below: | |||
GHMA941 |
Thermal Environment |
Winter |
6 |
GHMA 944 |
Asbestos & Other Fibres |
Spring |
6 |
GHMA945 |
Ergonomics Essentials |
Summer |
6 |
GHMA 947 |
Occupational Hygiene in the Oil & Gas Industry |
Summer |
6 |
GHMA 948 |
Occupational Hygiene in the Mining Industry |
Summer |
6 |
All subjects are taught in various block delivery modes. Please consult the Course Coordinator for details. | |||
Professional Recognition
Graduates are encouraged to seek membership of leading professional institutes or societies (subject to their membership grading rules) such as the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc.
Further Information
Professor Brian Davies
Program Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4438 (Wednesdays only)
0407287406 (business hours only)
brian_davies@uow.edu.au