Master of Occupational Health and Safety
Course code L65
Aims to develop professionals in the field of occupational health and safety (OHS) who are able to develop OHS systems and research workplace OHS issues.
On completion of the program it is expected that students should be able to: design and implement an occupational health and safety management system that reflects the OHS needs of an organisation; critically review the risk management processes that have been developed for a workplace and/or industry including the characterisation of incident-investigation processes identifying issues in specific industries/workplaces; critically review and synthesise the factors that influence the application of occupational health and safety legislation in the workplace; synthesise the potential impacts of hazards according to type and predict when a hazard may become a risk; use research skills to assess the implementation of safe design in relation to controlling potential impacts on people, plant and/or the environment; undertake and report on a workplace-based research project; and demonstrate professional skills which include making verbal and written arguments in support of workplace safety and health issues.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
L65
Admissions
Fees
Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $20,300
See Fees and Scholarships for further information
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
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| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
L65
Fees
See Fees and Scholarships for further information
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | ||||
| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree in any discipline; or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Occupational/Workplace health and Safety/Safety Science.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
This course is not offered for study on-campus to international students with a student visa.
Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| OHS6130 | Workplace Health and Safety Law | 20 |
| OHS6131 | Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management | 20 |
| OHS6132 | Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems | 20 |
| OHS6107 | Workplace Hazards | 20 |
| OHS6135 | Health and Safety Principles in Practice | 20 |
| OHS5118 | Occupational Hygiene Science | 20 |
| HST6106 | Health Science Research Project 1 | 20 |
| HST6107 | Health Science Research Project 2 | 20 |
| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| Elective Unit | x 3 | 60 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| OHS6110 | Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation | 20 |
| OHS6133 | Human Factors and Ergonomics | 20 |
| OHS6134 | Principles of Environmental Health | 20 |
| OHS6136 | Occupational Epidemiology | 20 |
| OHS6137 | Emergency & Crisis Management | 20 |
| OHS6138 | Occupational Health Management | 20 |
| OHS6140 | Systems Safety | 20 |
| OHS6144 | Occupational Hygiene 1: Chemical Aspects | 20 |
| OHS6159 | Occupational Hygiene 2: Physical and Biological Aspects | 20 |
| OHS6162 | Occupational Hygiene 3: Control | 20 |
| OHS6176 | Occupational Hygiene Sampling and Study Design | 20 |
| OHS6178 | Occupational Toxicology | 20 |
| OHS6215 | Leadership in Workplace Health and Safety | 20 |
Or alternative elective units with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Some online units may require on-campus workshop attendance.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic OHS/WHS situations.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative contributions to professional OHSA/WHS practice or scholarship.
- Critically review complex OHS/WHS knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice or scholarship.
- Use high level self management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial OHS/WHS related projects.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB)
Accredited by: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Students successfully completing this program will be eligible to apply for our graduate level of membership Grad IOSH. They will then be required to undertake a period of Initial Professional Development which will require students to provide evidence of their practice skills in a skills development portfolio (IPD), at the end of this period there will be a professional review interview. After successful completion of this IPD process students will then be eligible for the chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $20,300 *
* Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Graduates at this level are in current demand and required to assist managers in meeting their OHS responsibilities. Graduates would be suitable for roles in the mining, oil & gas, construction, government and non-government sectors.
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Student
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"The ECU course is flexible and I can study it online"
I'm really passionate about safety, for me it's really important to ensure the safety and health of employees in a workplace.
Studying occupational health and safety at ECU was an easy thing to decide to do because it enhances those skills and can help me contribute in the workplace.
I was already in the field when I commenced the course and that was one of the reasons I wanted to start studying – to enhance my professional learnings.
Having an accredited course is really important given the professional recognition that it provides. The great thing about this course is that I can study online at a time that is convenient for me.
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