18 monthsProgramme duration
50,032 AUDTuition Fee/year
31 May, 2026Application Deadline
4Scholarships
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
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ English Language Scholarship (ELS) 20 weeks free
Value
100% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
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