Master of Occupational Health and Safety
University of Wollongong
About
The Master of Occupational Health and Safety at UOW provides an integrated teaching and research program to promote the highest level of safety by inspiring the next generation of Occupational Health and Safety Professionals.
UOW's Occupational Health and Safety programs have been developed in conjunction with a wide range of industry sectors to address the complex nature of health and safety in the workplace.
The Master of Occupational Health and Safety provides an intensive program of study.
Knowledge and skill development throughout the course is applied to a research-based capstone workplace project in the final stage of the degree to develop a high level of evidence-based professional practice.
Structure
To qualify for award of this degree, a candidate must satisfactorily complete a total of at least 72 credit points, comprised of the following:
Year 1
Autumn session
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 871 | WHS Risk Management | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 979 | Ergonomics Essentials | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 980 | Industrial Epidemiology & Toxicology | 6 | Autumn |
| LAW 969 | Work Health and Safety Law | 6 | Autumn |
Spring session
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 861 | Workplace Hazards & Hygiene | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 967 | Advanced WHS Risk Management | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 970 | Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 973 | Occupational Health & Safety Systems | 6 | Spring |
Year 2
Autumn session
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS 941 | Research Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 963 | Workplace Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn |
| Plus ONE postgraduate subject approved by the Academic Program Director | 6 | Autumn |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Entry requirements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Critically analyse and evaluate and interpret OHS issues using data, research and argument. 2 Develop and demonstrate expertise through effective responses to OHS issues with creativity, logic and critical thinking. 3 Effectively interpret, articulate and convey occupational health & safety knowledge, skills and ideas to collaborate and engage with people in different settings and different cultural environments. 4 Describe and demonstrate strategies to acknowledge, appreciate and respect diversity. 5 Develop strategies to maintain personal integrity within the field of OHS. 6 Identify, critically evaluate, reflect on, synthesize and apply appropriate resources and technologies for professional practice in OHS in order to function effectively in the digital environment.
Institution
