Master of Occupational Health and Safety M.OH&S
2008

Related Programs

• Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
How to apply:	Application and Admission
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260 Australian Full-fee place: $12,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6.5 6 6 6 6
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core Courses
All candidates shall complete the following core courses: Offered by the University of Adelaide: Diseases of Occupation (3 units) Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics (3 units) (previously named 'OHS Management and Law 1G') Offered by UniSA: Occupational Safety & Statistics (3 units) OHS Law and Risk Management (3 units)
Electives
All candidates shall complete 24 units selected from the following elective courses: Offered by the University of Adelaide: Occupational Health & Safety Practicum (6 units) Occupational and Environmental Health Studies (3 units) National Short Course in Environmental Health (3 units) Advanced Occupational Hygiene (3 units) Occupational Toxicology (3 units) Practical Occupational Health (3 units) Offered by UniSA: Advanced Ergonomics (3 units) Advanced OHS Management (3 units) Occupational Safety (3 units) OHS Management and Law IIG (3 units) Offered by both universities: OHS Research Methods (3 units) OHSM Dissertation (6 units) Or, other courses offered by the University of Adelaide or other universities which the Faculty approves for presentation in lieu of elective courses listed above to the value of 6 units.
Dissertation
Candidates may complete a research course and dissertation in lieu of 12 elective units, provided that the course OHS Research Methods, or equivalent, is completed prior to commencement.

Career Opportunities

This program is designed to enable graduates to work effectively in a range of OHS professional roles, such as: OHS managers and program coordinators, occupational health nurses, OHS inspectors and advisers and OHS educators.

Potential careers

Health Administrator, Hospital Worker, Health Educator, Public Health, Health Officer, Human Resource Manager, Employment Consultant, Workplace Consultant, Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Graduate Attributes

Students are encouraged to take responsibility for developing the following attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.
• The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.
• An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.
• A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.
• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.
• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.
• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.

Useful Links

• Sciences Coursework Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Sciences
• Postgraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences