Australian Catholic University
Master of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Acquire advanced technical competencies in occupational health, safety and environmental management theory and practice.
Course overview
By studying this fully online course, you’ll gain the educational requirements to seek certification as an OHS professional. You may also be eligible for free Australian Institute of Health and Safety membership. The course is fully accredited by the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB).
The Master of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management delivers distinct but integrated units taught by practitioner academics so you can develop your skills with a proper industry perspective. All our units are embedded with the United Nations Sustainable Goals. You will have flexibility in your choice of electives, including an option to undertake a research project under supervision.
A graduate certificate and a graduate diploma in occupational health, safety and environmental management are available as awards for this course.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Master of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management, you must complete 120 credit points.
- Principles of OHSE Management
- Physical Hazards in Occupational Environments
- Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems
- Occupational Health and Wellbeing
- Improving OHSE Performance
- Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Law in Practice
- Advanced Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
- Management of Change
- Research Methods
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Elective 3
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, you must have completed one of the following prerequisites:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
- Bachelor's degree in a different discipline and evidence of two years industry experience.
- Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health Safety and Environmental Management.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Average first-year tuition fee in 2025: $22,960 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 40 credit points (normally four units) per semester.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per semester.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Elective units.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.