Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety provides students with an opportunity to develop advanced skills in leadership for quality and safety in healthcare provision. This course explores the socio-economic, behavioral, biological and societal determinants of health and disease, providing a sound knowledge in epidemiology and the use of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety provides students with an opportunity to develop advanced skills in leadership for quality and safety in healthcare provision. This course explores the socio-economic, behavioral, biological and societal determinants of health and disease, providing a sound knowledge in epidemiology and the use of healthcare data for decision-making. It provides an entry point to the Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) for those who wish to continue on their professional development journey with further studies.
The Graduate Diploma explores the socioeconomic, behavioural, biological and societal determinants of health and disease, providing a sound knowledge in epidemiology and the use of healthcare data for decision-making.
If you wish to continue your professional development journey this degree provides an entry point to the Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) with further studies.
Your career
Graduates can look forward to career opportunities including:
Project manager
Researcher
REQUIREMENTS
An undergraduate or higher degree in a relevant health-related discipline
Or
A graduate diploma or graduate certificate in any discipline and two years full-time equivalent work experience 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.
