Bachelor of Social Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
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Bachelor of Social Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
Course summary The Bachelor of Social Science (Occupational Health and Safety) will provide students with a broad based understanding of the principles and practices of work health and safety for prevention of injury and disease in workplaces. Developed in conjunction with industry, this major develops the specialised knowledge and skills…
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Course summary
The Bachelor of Social Science (Occupational Health and Safety) will provide students with a broad based understanding of the principles and practices of work health and safety for prevention of injury and disease in workplaces.
Developed in conjunction with industry, this major develops the specialised knowledge and skills allowing graduates to confidently address the complex nature of workplace safety and health issues.
The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) major provides an understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation, rights and responsibilities of the key stakeholders, and concepts and strategies in the management of occupational health and safety. This includes development of skills in OHS risk management including identification of common workplace hazards, risk assessment procedures and risk control strategies.
Career opportunities: Community Planning and Development; Environmental Officer; Federal and International Policy; Health Care Management and Policy; Local and International Community Development; Local Government; Market Research; Policy Analysis And Evaluation; Social Planning and Social Impact Assessment.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study - undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.