RMIT University
Master of Occupational Health and Safety
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Advance your skills in occupational health and safety with a degree that provides specialisations at the forefront of the industry.
Course overview
In the Master of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), you will explore the application of scientific principles to understand risks to the safety of people in workplaces and the actions required to control them.
Both community expectations and government legislation demand an increasingly higher level of protection for employees and the community from risks that threaten their safety and health. As such, there is also an increasing demand in society for professionals with experience and qualifications in OHS.
You will also have the opportunity to pursue a research stream, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and distinguish yourself from the competition in the market. It will also support your career progression to senior management or consultancy roles.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Master of Occupational Health and Safety, students must complete 192 credit points. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth 12 credit points.
At RMIT University, the terms “course” and “courses” may also be used to refer to individual “subjects” or units of study.
Core courses
Complete the following courses:
- Principles and Practice of Work Health and Safety
- Work Health and Safety Science
- Work Health and Safety Legal Systems
- Human Factors and Occupational Ergonomics
- Occupational Hazards and Control
- The Psychosocial Work Environment
- Organisational Safety
- Work Health and Safety Intervention Project
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).
- A minimum of eight years of professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level of less than eight years may also be considered.
To have your professional experience considered, you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience.
English language requirements
You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more information.
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
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will have a specialised skill set and knowledge of complex occupational health and safety theory and practice, enabling them to not only analyse and address issues and developments within the discipline but also challenge and extend accepted knowledge. Graduates will be able to apply this knowledge to professional practice, designing creative and innovative decisions and solutions that meet client and organisational needs.
Graduates will also utilise specific research and technical skills to design OHS strategies and solutions that address key issues within this field, thereby enhancing deliverables and governance in creative, sustainable and effective ways. This will prepare graduates to provide strategic advice in professional practice.
Throughout the program, students will develop core skills in communication, decision-making and project management, enabling them to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and guide the implementation of tailored strategies and solutions across many contexts.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $34,560 (domestic full-fee paying place).
Additional expenses:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $373 maximum fee for 2026.
- Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks and equipment.
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 96 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses or subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses or subjects.
- 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 program.