Master of Health, Safety and Environment

Queensland University of Technology

About

The Master of Health, Safety and Environment aims to equip individuals with the specialised skills and advanced knowledge required for professional practice or research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental management (EM).

Graduates will have the capacity to lead and influence the development of high standards of OHS and EM.

Traditionally, organisations have employed graduates from various disciplinary areas to fill OHS and EM roles.

However, there is an increasing trend for companies and government organisations to seek graduates who can occupy both the OHS and EM roles.

Convergence of the OHS and environmental management roles is common in mining, manufacturing and construction industries where the production processes have both on-site and off-site impacts.

Government and other industries are starting to follow this trend.

Structure

Domestic Students

International Students

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

Occupational Health and Safety

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline.

Environmental Health

Applicants for the environmental health major must satisfy the following requirements:

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline; and
  • A minimum of 48 credit points (equivalent of one semester full time study) of basic science units that were completed at the bachelor degree level and must include: 12 credit points (one subject) of foundation chemistry; and 36 credit points in other science areas (e.g. microbiology, physics, anatomy and physiology, life science).

 

Learning outcomes

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

The course is designed to qualify graduates for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) positions in a wide range of industries. Position titles include: HSE Advisor, HSE Coordinator, HSE Manager, HSE Auditor and Sustainability Manager.

You will gain advanced knowledge and skills to successfully undertake HSE advisory or management roles that encompass OHS and EM, in a wide range of industries and locations.

Possible careers

  • Environmental Health Officer
  • Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Institution