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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 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: |
1632 |
CRICOS Code: |
069727B |
Overview
The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) provides an intensive professional program of study in the area of OH&S with a focus on the practical aspects. This degree also allows students to develop research skills related to professional practice in OH&S.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
For direct entry into the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) a recognised 3 year Bachelors degree is required. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that their degree contains the equivalent of 1 year of science subjects.
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety at UOW with a credit average serves as an alternative basis for entry into the Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) for applicants who do not hold a Bachelors degree.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of at least 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session + |
Credit Points |
LAW 969 |
OH&S Law** |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 970 |
Advanced Workplace Injury Management |
SHS February |
6 |
SHS 980 |
Epidemiology & Toxicology for OHS Practitioners |
SHS March |
6 |
SHS 971 |
OH&S Risk Management |
SHS July |
6 |
SHS 972 |
Principles of Occupational Hygiene |
SHS September |
6 |
SHS 973 |
Behavioural Change: Human Factors in OH&S |
SHS July |
6 |
SHS 979 |
Ergonomics Essentials |
SHS January |
6 |
Plus 6 credit points of electives from the list below: | |||
SHS 978 |
Asbestos and Other Fibres |
SHS September |
6 |
SHS 984 |
Occupational Health & Safety Project |
Spring |
6 |
SHS 975 |
Thermal Environment |
SHS July |
6 |
SHS 976 |
Noise- Measurement and Its Effects |
SHS October |
6 |
All subjects, except SHS984, are taught in block delivery modes. Please consult the OHS academic program website at www.uow.edu.au/health/healthsciences/ohspgprogramme/index.html for details. **This subject is run by the Faculty of Law and runs in block format, please consult the Faculty of Law 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 Health & Safety articulates with the Master of Science (Occupational Health & Safety). All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety will count as credit towards the Master of Science (Occupational Health & Safety) upon successful transfer to the Masters.
Professional Recognition
The Master of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) has been accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) in the United Kingdom. For full details on accreditation status please contact the OHS Academic Program Coordinator.
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 Health & Safety) 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
OHS Academic Program 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/
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).