Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in science, engineering, or health science; with first year university level science (two or more university level courses that cover human anatomy, human physiology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and/or physics).UQ or equivalent GPA of 4 or above on a 7 point scale.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Graduate with the skills you need to meet industry demand for highly qualified OHS professionals and to work globally in remote, rural or urban regions, across all industries.
The 24-unit Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science is designed for graduates in science, engineering, health science, or an approved discipline, with approved tertiary level background in chemistry and biology.
For your 1.5 year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) studies, you'll undertake 10 courses, together with an elective to suit your interests and career goals.
You'll learn to apply theory to practice, build your industry contacts, and extend your independence as a researcher through a one- or two-semester industry research project.
You'll also have the opportunity to work in a host workplace on a part-time basis and plan, design, perform, analyse and report on an OHS industry research project.
You'll graduate ready to work across Australia and overseas, and across all industries, including mining, agriculture, retail, hospitality, construction, transport, manufacturing, health care, government, private sector or consultancy.
UQ's program is accredited by the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board. As a graduate, you'll be eligible to become a member of the following professional associations: Safety Institute of Australia, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia, and the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists.
CRICOS CODE: 077534M
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Master of Occ Health & Safety Science
Part A
22 units for
Course Title
Occupational Health & Safety Law
Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety
Occupational Safety Science
Occupational Hygiene 1
Occupational Health
Occupational Hygiene 2
Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Risk Management
Physical Ergonomics
Industry Placement OHS
Part B Electives
Complete 2 units of courses at level 3 or higher as approved by the Associate Dean (Academic).
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
