Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 are also covered.
This program is designed for professionals working in a variety of health science settings, including both government and non-government organisations.
Strategies for the management of occupational health are examined, together with methods of monitoring and evaluating occupational health programs.
You will receive practical skills in community development and health promotion programs, and also complete a culminating research and practice experience in the evaluation of a contemporary issue in health science. Western Sydney University offers a wide variety of options, with flexible delivery, taught by experts in the field.
Flexible entry and exit points are available.
Your career
As a health science graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Occupational health and safety
- Occupational and environmental hygiene
- Health services management
- Health planning
- International health
- Research studies
REQUIREMENTS
Master of Health Science (160 credit points)
Applicants must have either
An undergraduate, master or doctoral degree in any discipline
Or
A graduate diploma or graduate certificate in any discipline and three years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline
Applications from Opal Aged Care employees need to be accompanied by a Statement of Service from Opal Aged Care in order to be eligible for, and processed as, an Opal Aged Care scholarship recipient.
Master of Health Science (120 credit points)
Applicants must have either
An undergraduate degree or a graduate certificate in a relevant health-related discipline
Master of Health Science (80 credit points)
Applicants must have an undergraduate honours, graduate diploma, master or doctoral degree in a relevant health-related discipline.
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.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
