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Master of Occupational Health and Safety M.OH&S
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1.5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management is an area of prime importance in the management of enterprises and other workplaces, generating a demand for qualified occupational health and safety professionals.

The program is offered in a partnership between the University of Adelaide (Discipline of Public Health) and the University of South Australia (School of Psychology).

The program is recognised by SafeWork SA and Safework Australia, as well as the Safety Institute of Australia, the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and other relevant OHS professional organisations.

The Master of Occupational Health and Safety (M.O.H.&S.) consists of coursework and a dissertation and can be completed in three semesters of full-time or six semesters of part-time study.

For additional information, phone (08)8303 4637 or email the Discipline's Postgraduate Administrative Officer.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.

How to Apply ?

International applicants

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IELTS Total 6.5 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $18,500
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus two years of relevant work experience
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6.5
6
6
6
6
Additional Entry Requirements ?
Also required at time of application: supporting statement, resume and two referee reports

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $18,500
Mid-year entry? No
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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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)

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)
  • Advanced Occupational Hygiene (3 units)
  • Occupational Toxicology (3 units)
  • Practical Occupational Health (3 units)

Offered by UniSA:

  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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Last updated: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009

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