Program Overview

Master of Occupational Health and Safety

The Master of Occupational Health and Safety provides students with an integrated teaching and research program, with the objective of promoting the highest level of safety and inspiring the next generation of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) professionals.

Overview

The knowledge and skills developed throughout this course will allow you to confidently address complex workplace occupational health and safety issues through technical knowledge and application. This degree also has an emphasis on communication skills and techniques essential to effectively implement OH&S strategies.

This degree has been developed in conjunction with industry to address the complex nature of occupational health and safety in the workplace.

During the Master of Occupational Health and Safety, you will study advanced WHS risk management, applied human factors and ergonomics, industrial epidemiology and toxicology, occupational health and safety systems, work health and safety law, workplace hazards and hygiene, human and organisational performance.

In the final stage of the degree, you will apply your knowledge and skills to a research-based capstone workplace project. This will give you a high level of evidence-based professional practice in occupational health and safety and allow application of those principles in a workplace setting.

Careers

• Compliance Coordinator
• Environmental Health Officer
• Ergonomist
• Health and Safety Advisor
• Occupational Health and Safety Inspector
• Occupational Health and Safety Officer
• Occupational Hygienist
• Safety and Wellbeing Officer

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

The Master of Occupational Health and Safety is accredited by the Australian Occupational Health & Safety Education Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

• A recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 50%
• A Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety with an equivalent average mark of 50%
• Either a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene with an equivalent average mark of at least 65%

Applicants with other relevant qualifications and/or work experience may also be considered.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

Credit for Prior Learning

All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma will count as credit towards the Master of Occupational Health and Safety.

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

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Fees

International Course fees table: | Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Wollongong | Flexible | $19,248 (2025) | $57,744 (2025) |

Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year.

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.