Master of Occupational Health and Safety
Master of Occupational Health and Safety
In the Master of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), you will explore the application of scientific principles to understand risks to the safety of people in workplaces, and the actions required to control them. It is a multidisciplinary profession with applications in all industries and commerce. Both community expectation and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In the Master of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), you will explore the application of scientific principles to understand risks to the safety of people in workplaces, and the actions required to control them. It is a multidisciplinary profession with applications in all industries and commerce.
Both community expectation and government legislation demand an increasingly higher level of protection for employees and the community from risks that threaten their safety and health. As such, there is also an increasing demand in society for professionals with experience and qualifications in OHS.
You will also have the opportunity to pursue a research stream, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and distinguish yourself from the competition in the market. It will also support your career progression to senior management or consultancy roles.
Designed around blended delivery, this degree is will push you to develop new skills in a flexible learning environment.
This degree is designed to prepare you for job roles in a wide variety of sectors. Your studies will focus on three key areas – Occupational Hygiene, Construction Safety and Human Factors and Ergonomics – plus the option to pursue a research stream will enable graduates to distinguish themselves from their competition in the labour market, and support career progression to senior management or consultancy roles.
Career
Job titles for OHS graduates are diverse depending on the area of specialisation, for example:
Ergonomics
Safety Assurance Advisor
Ergonomics Specialist
Human Factors Consultant, Engineer or Researcher
Human Centred Design Specialist
Usability Specialist
Data Scientist
Construction Safety
Safety Manager
Construction Manager
Site or Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Safety and Compliance Manager
General/Occupational Hygiene
Occupational Hygienist
OHS Manager or Advisor
Health and Safety Manager or Coordinator
Safety Systems Advisor
Exposure Scientist
Academic
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Consultant
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
