There is currently a shortage of well-qualified Occupational Health and Safety professionals, particularly those with an undergraduate degree based on a sound background in the physical, behavioural, psycho-social and life sciences.

This program is unique in that it addresses psycho-social and mental health issues within the workplace as well as the long-recognised chemical, physical, mechanical and biological hazards.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science (Honours).

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Honours

Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

• Doctor of Philosophy

To complete the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science (Honours)

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.