GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety at the University of Wollongong is for students holding an undergraduate degree or graduate certificate in occupational health and safety or occupational hygiene. Developed with industry to address the complex nature of workplace health and safety, the course covers advanced WHS risk management, applied human factors and ergonomics, industrial epidemiology and toxicology, occupational health and safety theories and systems, work health and safety law, and workplace hazards and hygiene. Graduates work as WHS advisers, managers and consultants across industry and government.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 8 parts
Spring Session (12cp)
2 units- HAS967Advanced OHS Risk Management
- HAS970Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
Autumn Session (6cp)
1 units- HAS980Occupational Epidemiology & Toxicology
Autumn Session (12cp)
2 units- HAS979Ergonomics Essentials
- HAS871OHS Risk Management
Spring Session (12cp)
2 units- HAS861Workplace Hazards & Hygiene
- HAS973OHS Theories and Systems
Winter (6cp)
1 units- LAW969Work Health and Safety Law
Autumn Session (18cp)
3 units- HAS980Occupational Epidemiology & Toxicology
- HAS871OHS Risk Management
- HAS979Ergonomics Essentials
Winter Session (6cp)
1 units- LAW969Work Health and Safety Law
Spring Session (24cp)
4 units- HAS970Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
- HAS973OHS Theories and Systems
- HAS861Workplace Hazards & Hygiene
- HAS967Advanced OHS Risk Management
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Admissions
A recognised three-year bachelor's degree, OR Either a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene with a WAM of at least 65. Applicants with other relevant qualifications and/or work experience may be considered.
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