Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
2009 | 2010 | 2011Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy
| Program Code: IGOY Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4GD039 Home Campus:
City East Program Length (in EFTSL):
1 |
International students may only enrol in this program externally from their home country.
Details about the program structure and courses can be found at the OHS program website.
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY 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
The program is designed to provide further educational development to improve the effectiveness and understanding of occupational health and safety management in the workplace.
Entry requirements
A relevant first degree, advanced diploma, three-year diploma or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution, together with a minimum of two years of appropriate work experience. Alternatively, applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management, achieving a grade of P1 or higher in all courses will be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management.
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:
- English Language Test (see Note 1)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Reading and writing - 6.0
- Overall band score - 6.5
- CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) (University of Cambridge ESOL examination)
- Grade of C
- CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) (University of Cambridge ESOL examination)
- Grade of B
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- TOEFL iBT (internet based test) - 90 with no band less than 21
- TOEFL PBT (paper based test) - 577 with TWE (test of written English) of 4.5
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- English Language Programs
- Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program - Level 5
- Other qualifications
- Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of at least two 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 commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.
Note 1: Results from IELTS, University of Cambridge ESOL examinations and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criterion. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.
Note 3: Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
Content/structure
The program is taught cooperatively by the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide. The program structure comprises 36 units, made up of 18 units compulsory courses and 18 units of elective courses. The program is offered internally and online, and is undertaken in one year of full-time or equivalent part-time study.
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 19,000 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2011.
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 Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3 | |||
Diseases of Occupation (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 | ||
| BUSS 5203 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Electives (one or two, 9 units in total) | 9 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or | |||
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 | ||
| PART-TIME 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 | |
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics G (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 | ||
| BUSS 5211 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| PART-TIME PROGRAM, SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
Electives (one or two, 9 units in total) | 9 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
Electives (one or two, 9 units in total) | 9 | ||
| 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 | ||
OHS Research Methods (University of Adelaide) | 4.5 | ||
Or | |||
| BUSS 5059 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Rules
- Students intending to undertake the Master of Occupational Health and Safety Management must undertake a Research Methods course as one of their electives.
- Credit will be granted to students who have successfully completed courses towards the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management (ICOY).
- Consideration will be given to granting credit to students who have partially completed equivalent university level studies, up to a maximum of four courses.
- In exceptional cases, credit will be granted for up to two courses to students who have undertaken relevant study at a TAFE institution, at an equivalent grade of credit or more.
Notes
- Students enrol in those courses offered at the University of Adelaide through cross-institutional enrolment.
- The Graduate Diploma 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.
Program director/s
- Dr Matthew Thomas (IGOY)