Master of Occupational Hygiene
Study Area
Study Level
University
State
Course Detail
Campus
Intake Time
Standard Duration
About the Course
The Master of Occupational Hygiene uses science and engineering to measure the extent of worker exposure to physical, chemical and biological workplace hazards. Using science and engineering you will design and implement appropriate control strategies to prevent ill health caused by the working environment. The Master of Occupational Hygiene will provide you with an intensive professional program of study in the area of occupational health and safety. It will equip you to anticipate, recognise, evaluate and control the risks from workplace physical, chemical and biological hazards; and communicate these to employers and employees to promote improved working conditions and practices. This degree This program has a flexible delivery mode combining online course content with 3-5 days of on-campus block-teaching sessions focused on the exploration and application of the subject material. The on-campus component utilises a range of campus resources, including UOW’s well-resourced OH&S laboratory. What you will study The basis of the course is informed by a team of experienced teaching staff from a range of professional backgrounds including certified occupational hygienists, allied heath, engineering and risk management. This multidisciplinary approach to learning and teaching ensures a valuable experience for students in this degree. During this postgraduate degree you will study: Ergonomic Essentials Workplace Hazards and Hygiene WHS Risk Management Industrial Epidemiology and Toxicology Occupational Health and Safety Systems Occupational Hygiene: Measurement Occupational Hygiene: Control Work Health and Safety Law Health Research Methods In the final stage of the degree, you will apply your knowledge and skills to a research-based capstone workplace project. This will give you a high level of evidence-based professional practice in occupational hygiene practice, and allow application of those principles to a practical project.
Requirements
Average Score
IELTS
6.5 overall and individual band scores of 6
Background Requirements
YES
University of Wollongong
