Masters of Occupational Hygiene / Occupational Health and Safety Science
Course Overview
Gain the skills and knowledge to improve practices and create safer and healthier workplace environments across any industry. Developed in response to industry demand for highly qualified occupational health and safety (OHS) and occupational hygiene professionals, this dual master-level qualification is designed for science, engineering and health science graduates. Build your knowledge of core OHS disciplines and how they are used across diverse environments. Learn about the consequences of exposure, how to quantitatively measure them, and what controls are required to reduce risk. Explore the full range of hazards that present in the workplace, from traumatic accidents to longer-term health hazards like cancer and psychological harm. Benefit from extensive industry exposure, including a 240-hour industry placement and a specific occupational hygiene research project that will extend your independence as a researcher and help refine your work-ready skills in both disciplines.
