Master of Occupational Hygiene 18 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

50,032 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Gain the skills and knowledge to improve industry practices and create healthier workplace environments for people and communities.

The Master of Occupational Hygiene is designed for science, engineering and health science graduates.

Accredited by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH), this program is taught by leading experts in Australia.

Learn about the consequences of exposure, how to quantitatively measure them, and what controls are required to reduce risk.

Explore a broad range of health hazards, including:

  • airborne dusts, gases and vapours
  • physical hazards such as noise, vibration and radiation
  • biological hazards such as viruses and bacteria
  • ergonomic hazards
  • emerging risks, such as nanotechnology.

Complete an industry-based occupational hygiene research project to extend your independence as a researcher and help refine your skills in this discipline area.

Study a range of complementary disciplines, including epidemiology, risk management and general occupational health and safety (OHS) to further your work readiness.

Graduate job-ready as a specialist occupational hygienist, working to create healthier workplaces here and abroad.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Gain the skills and knowledge to improve industry practices and create healthier workplace environments for people and communities.

The Master of Occupational Hygiene is designed for science, engineering and health science graduates.

Accredited by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH), this program is taught by leading experts in Australia.

Learn about the consequences of exposure, how to quantitatively measure them, and what controls are required to reduce risk.

Explore a broad range of health hazards, including:

  • airborne dusts, gases and vapours
  • physical hazards such as noise, vibration and radiation
  • biological hazards such as viruses and bacteria
  • ergonomic hazards
  • emerging risks, such as nanotechnology.

Complete an industry-based occupational hygiene research project to extend your independence as a researcher and help refine your skills in this discipline area.

Study a range of complementary disciplines, including epidemiology, risk management and general occupational health and safety (OHS) to further your work readiness.

Graduate job-ready as a specialist occupational hygienist, working to create healthier workplaces here and abroad.

Admission Requirements

4+
6.5+
64+
87+

31 May 2026
1.5 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,325 AUD
International
50,032 AUD

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