Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)

Abbreviation:

MSc(OHS)

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

1 year full-time

Total Credit Points:

52

Delivery Mode:

Combination of On Campus and Flexible Delivery

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

574S

CRICOS Code:

048497G

Overview

The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) provides an intensive professional program of study in the area of OH&S with the opportunity to develop a specialisation in either Occupational and Environmental Health or OH&S Management. This degree also allows students to develop research skills related to professional practice in OH&S.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

For direct entry to the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) a recognised 3 year Bachelor degree is required. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that their degree contains the equivalent of one (1) year of science subjects.

Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety with a credit average serves as an alternative basis for entry into the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) for applicants that don't have a Bachelor degree.

International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.

Advanced Standing

Students who have a completed Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) from UOW that includes either BEXS401 Ergonomics or BEXS403 Ergonomics can apply for advanced standing for GHMA915 Ergonomics in the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety).

Course Requirements

The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) is comprised of 52 credit points of subjects as outlined in the table below.

Course Program

Subjects (by year)

Session

Credit Points

GHMA915

Ergonomics in Practice*

Autumn

8

GHMA927

Advanced Workplace Injury Management*

Autumn

8

GHMA946

Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners

Autumn

6

LAW 969

OH&S Law**

Autumn

6

GHMA920

Behavioural Change: Human Factors in OH&S

Spring

6

GHMA923

OH&S Risk Management*

Spring

6

GHMA922

Principles of Occupational Hygiene*

Summer

6

Plus 6cp of electives from the list below:

GHMA940

Measurement of Hazardous Substances*

Autumn

6

GHMA941

Thermal Environment*

Winter

6

GHMA942

Noise- Measurement and Its Effects*

Winter

6

GHMA944

Asbestos and Other Fibres*

Spring

6

* These subjects are taught in various block delivery modes. Please consult the Course Coordinator for details.

**This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and usually runs in block format, please consult with the Faculty of Law 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 following:

− Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc.

− Safety Institute of Australia

− Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia

Registered nurses who complete the Graduate Certificate in Science (OHS) or Master of Science (OHS) are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian College of Occupational Health Nurses (subject to their grading rules).

Further Information

Professor Brian Davies
Program Coordinator
+61 2 4221 4438 (Wednesdays only)
0407287406 (business hours only)
brian_davies@uow.edu.au