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Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

29,800 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook initiative, the current demand for tertiary level qualified occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals is set for continued strong growth in coming years. Government regulators such as Work Safe Victoria emphasise the need for employers to use qualified OHS professionals.
This course is for you if you wish to work as a professional in the rapidly growing field of OHS, and gain specialist knowledge of ergonomics. It is suitable for you if you're already working in the field and need to upgrade your qualifications to meet new OHS professional practice requirements. You can also study this course if you're not already working in OHS and ergonomics.
Our Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health will help you develop the diverse range of skills needed in Australian and international workplaces. Areas of study include OHS principles and legislation, public health, complex health issues including musculoskeletal and psychological disorders, health promotion and prevention, and designing for a diverse workforce.
You'll be introduced to the development, goals, and status of the national prevention agenda in Australia, and reflect on the status of this agenda in other countries.
This course reflects the specialist practitioner expertise of our staff at the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors. The Centre is a national and international leader in research aimed at developing more effective workplace methods for preventing musculoskeletal injuries (Australia's largest OHS problem).
You can study this course part-time over four years or full time over two years. The course is offered wholly online, enabling you to combine study with other commitments. Depending on prior qualifications, this course can be completed in 1.5 or 2 years (full time).

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook initiative, the current demand for tertiary level qualified occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals is set for continued strong growth in coming years. Government regulators such as Work Safe Victoria emphasise the need for employers to use qualified OHS professionals.
This course is for you if you wish to work as a professional in the rapidly growing field of OHS, and gain specialist knowledge of ergonomics. It is suitable for you if you're already working in the field and need to upgrade your qualifications to meet new OHS professional practice requirements. You can also study this course if you're not already working in OHS and ergonomics.
Our Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health will help you develop the diverse range of skills needed in Australian and international workplaces. Areas of study include OHS principles and legislation, public health, complex health issues including musculoskeletal and psychological disorders, health promotion and prevention, and designing for a diverse workforce.
You'll be introduced to the development, goals, and status of the national prevention agenda in Australia, and reflect on the status of this agenda in other countries.
This course reflects the specialist practitioner expertise of our staff at the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors. The Centre is a national and international leader in research aimed at developing more effective workplace methods for preventing musculoskeletal injuries (Australia's largest OHS problem).
You can study this course part-time over four years or full time over two years. The course is offered wholly online, enabling you to combine study with other commitments. Depending on prior qualifications, this course can be completed in 1.5 or 2 years (full time).

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

176+
6.5+
79+
58+
Specialisation - recommended: Biological or behavioural sciences, health or allied health profession, industrial engineering.
240 Credit Point pathway – Non-cognate Entry - (2 years) The minimum entry requirement is successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent). Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered.
180 Credit Point pathway - Cognate Entry - (18 months). The minimum entry requirement is successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) in a cognate discipline such as Allied Health, Engineering; Psychology.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

29,800 AUD
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International Students

29,800 AUD
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