18 monthsProgramme duration
50,032 AUDTuition Fee/year
31 May, 2026Application Deadline
3Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Gain the skills to improve industry practices and create safer workplace environments for people and communities.
The Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science is designed for graduates in science, engineering, health science, or an approved tertiary level background in human anatomy, human physiology, chemistry or physics.
Accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board, this program is taught by leading experts in Australia.
Build your knowledge of core occupational health and safety (OHS) disciplines, including:
- occupational hygiene
- ergonomics
- occupational health
- safety science
- risk management.
You'll learn how these disciplines are used across diverse environments.
Apply theory to practice and build your network and contacts with industry placements.
Graduate with the theoretical knowledge, practical application and professional attributes necessary for a career in OHS in Australia and overseas, and across all industries.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Gain the skills to improve industry practices and create safer workplace environments for people and communities.
The Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science is designed for graduates in science, engineering, health science, or an approved tertiary level background in human anatomy, human physiology, chemistry or physics.
Accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board, this program is taught by leading experts in Australia.
Build your knowledge of core occupational health and safety (OHS) disciplines, including:
- occupational hygiene
- ergonomics
- occupational health
- safety science
- risk management.
You'll learn how these disciplines are used across diverse environments.
Apply theory to practice and build your network and contacts with industry placements.
Graduate with the theoretical knowledge, practical application and professional attributes necessary for a career in OHS in Australia and overseas, and across all industries.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering or health sciences with two or more first-year, university-level science courses that cover human anatomy, human physiology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and/or physics, or
to have successfully completed at least 3.5 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, including research requirements, with a formal pathway to the Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
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