Curtin University
Master of Occupational Health and Safety
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Enhance theoretical skills in occupational health and safety and explore innovative solutions for problem-solving.
Course overview
This course develops your passion for the field and inspires your vision of creating a safer and healthier workplace for workers and the community. Our graduates are creative, innovative, confident and progressive individuals capable of and committed to upholding the standards and ethical values of the profession. In this course, you will develop strong theoretical and practical OHS skills, discover new knowledge and discover novel ways of solving problems. In your final semester, you will complete an original research project under the guidance of one of our experienced staff members. Once you have completed specific units, you can exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
So you know, these courses are not available to international students studying in Australia. International students can only take them externally (online) in their country of origin.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Master of Occupational Health and Safety, you must complete 300 credit points.
Complete the following courses:
- Accident Prevention and Safety Management
- Occupational Hygiene and Chemical Safety
- Risk Management and Safety Technology
- Health and Safety Economics and Management
- Ergonomics
- Compensation and Injury Management
- Epidemiology and Evidence
- Occupational Diseases
Entry requirements
A bachelor's degree with a health, science or management-related background and 18 months of subsequent work experience in occupational health and safety, or a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
English language requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined below.
- IELTS - Writing 6.0
- Speaking 6.0
- Reading 6.0
- Listening 6.0
- Overall bans score 6.5.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using other tests. Please get in touch with the university for complete details.
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.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Apply and integrate the knowledge, principles, and practical skills of occupational health and safety to prevent injury and occupational disease in the workplace environment.
- Apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse issues relevant to OHS and think creatively when solving problems.
- Develop information literacy skills by accessing, evaluating, and synthesising relevant information and evidence from a range of resources available in the field of OHS and using appropriate information and communication technology practices.
- Communicate effectively and function as part of a team and in collaboration with a range of people, including community groups, workers, employers, statutory authorities, their representatives and other professionals.
- Use scientific and technological methods with an understanding of their advantages and limitations.
- Facilitate, educate, and promote health and safety in the workplace concerning individuals, families, the community and the environment.
- Recognise the global nature of OHS issues and be familiar with appropriate international standards.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how culture can influence OHS issues.
- Develop appropriate skills and knowledge to provide leadership for improving OHS in the workplace.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative 2025 first-year fee: $26,538 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 100 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 200 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.