Postgraduate course

Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety)

Western Sydney University

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About

The Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) focuses on the practice of occupational health within national and international frameworks. It explores issues such as the physical, social and mental impacts of the occupational environment on health.

Students have the opportunity to develop a safety systems approach concentrating on hazard identification, risk assessment and devising control measures incorporating safety management principles. The legal underpinning of OHS requirements at the workplace is also covered.

Admission criteria

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Master of Health Science 2 year Pathway (160 credit points)

Either:

undergraduate, master or doctoral degree in any discipline; or
graduate diploma or graduate certificate in any discipline and three years’ full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline.

Master of Health Science 1.5 year Pathway (120 credit points)

Undergraduate degree, or graduate certificate in a relevant health-related discipline.

Master of Health Science 1 year Pathway (80 credit points)

Undergraduate honours, graduate diploma, masters or doctoral degree in a relevant health-related discipline.