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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 | ||||||
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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) |
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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