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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 or part time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
Flexible (Block delivery) |
Starting Session(s): |
3 January & 1 June (Domestic students) |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1630 |
CRICOS Code: |
073067K |
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 and gas industries.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
The Master of Science program is for those who want to pursue a career in Occupational Hygiene. A 3-year Bachelors degree with at least 1 year of science subjects from a recognised tertiary institution is required for entry. 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 (Occupational Hygiene Practice) for applicants who do not have a Bachelors degree.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Alternatively, a letter of support from the students' employer indicating their English Language ability must be supplied.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session + |
Credit Points |
SHS 974 |
Measurement of Hazardous Substances |
SHS March |
6 |
SHS 980 |
Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners |
SHS March |
6 |
SHS 983 |
Occupational Hygiene Project |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
SHS 977 |
Control of Hazardous Substances |
SHS September |
6 |
SHS 976 |
Noise-Measurement & Its Effects |
SHS October |
6 |
Plus 18 credit points of elective subjects from the list below: | |||
SHS 975 |
Thermal Environment |
SHS July |
6 |
SHS 978 |
Asbestos & Other Fibres |
SHS September |
6 |
SHS 979 |
Ergonomics Essentials |
SHS January |
6 |
SHS 981 |
Occupational Hygiene in the Oil & Gas Industry |
SHS July |
6 |
SHS 982 |
Occupational Hygiene in the Mining Industry |
SHS January |
6 |
Note: all subjects, except SHS983, are taught in 5-day block delivery modes which require on-campus attendance. Please consult the OHS academic program website at http://www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme/index.html for details. + Some subjects are offered in non standard sessions. Please contact the OHS Academic Program Coordinator for more details. | |||
Articulation with other UOW Courses
The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice articulates with the Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Practice will count as credit towards the Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) upon successful transfer.
Professional Recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) as meeting the educational requirements for full membership.
This course is also accredited by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) for exemption of the Certificate and Diploma core examination offered by the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene. Successful completion of this course counts as 1 year of the experience requirement of the BOHS.
Student Income Support
In 2007, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) announced that it has made provisions to extend student income support (Austudy and Youth Allowance) to students undertaking professionally oriented masters programs.
The Master of Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice) has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income Support.
Students who have queries about their income support eligibility should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.
Contact Information
Mrs Jane Whitelaw
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5232 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only)
jane_whitelaw@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/.