Master of Occupational Health and Safety
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Psychology
| Program Code: IMOY Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4CM041 Home Campus:
City East Program Length (in EFTSL):
1.5 |
Program director/s
- Dr Matthew Thomas (IMOY)
International students may only enrol in this program externally from home country.
Details about the program structure and courses can be found at the OHS program website.
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY From 2010 applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Aim
To promote competence of health and safety practitioners in the practical management of health and safety issues by learning to evaluate problems and apply appropriate scientific solutions.
Entry requirements
A relevant first degree or higher qualification from a recognised higher educational institution, together with a minimum of two years of relevant practical experience is required. Alternatively, applicants who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management with a credit average or higher will be eligible for entry into the Master of Occupational Health and Safety.
English language entry requirements
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:
- English is an official language; or
- English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.
Content/structure
This program is taught cooperatively by the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide. The program structure comprises a total of 54 units, made up of 5 compulsory courses (22.5 units), 13.5 units of elective courses, and a research thesis (18 units). The program is offered internally and online; and is undertaken in 1.5 years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Professional Recognition
This program is recognised by the Safety Institute of Australia, Australian Human Resource Institute, Ergonomics Society of Australia, Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists and Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 18,500 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| FULLTIME PROGRAM | |||
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
Diseases of Occupation (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 | ||
| BUSS 5203 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
OHS Research Methods (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 | ||
Or | |||
Elective | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics G (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 | ||
| BUSS 5211 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Electives (one or two, 9 units in total) | 9 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| BUSS 5215 | 18 | 0.500 | |
| PART-TIME PROGRAM | |||
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics G (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 | ||
| BUSS 5059 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
OHS Research Methods (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 | ||
Or | |||
| BUSS 5059 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Elective | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
Electives (one or two, 9 units in total) | 9 | ||
| THIRD YEAR | |||
| BUSS 5215 | 18 | 0.500 | |
| ELECTIVES | |||
| Electives are chosen from: | |||
| BUSS 5216 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5212 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5213 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5178 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| BUSS 5214 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Practical Occupational Health (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 | ||
Advanced Occupational Hygiene (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 | ||
Occupational Toxicology (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 |
Rules
- Students intending to undertake the Masters degree must undertake a Research Methods course in place of an elective.
- Credit will be granted to students who have successfully completed courses towards the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management (IGOY).
- Consideration will be given to granting credit to students who have partially completed equivalent university level studies, up to a maximum of four courses.
Notes
- Students enrol in those courses offered at the University of Adelaide through cross-institutional enrolment.
- The Masters Degree is offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
- This program is offered internally and externally.
- Electives are to be chosen in consultation with the Program Director and are subject to prerequisites, corequisites and timetabling.