Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Queensland University of Technology

Australia, Brisbane

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Queensland University of Technology

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

061160A

Campuses

Kelvin Grove

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,300 / per year

Next Intake 28-Feb-2026

Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

About

Highlights

Gain expert knowledge in risk assessment, risk management, ergonomics, occupational health, law, and safety technology.
The course is accredited by the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board.
Opportunity to progress into the Master of Health, Safety and Environment

Join a growing workforce and prepare to step into advisory, management or leadership roles equipped with advanced knowledge of occupational health and safety (OHS) practices. Whether you are transitioning your career to a new field or are already working as a mid-career OHS professional, this course is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills and further develop your OHS leadership and management qualities.

Employment opportunities are varied and our graduates are sought after to work in a range of industries across Australia and overseas. QUT graduates are prepared to lead and facilitate organisations to achieve safe working conditions and comply with health and safety laws.

There will be an opportunity for students already working in an Occupational Health and Safety role to apply knowledge through work-based activities in some assessments. You may also complete this and gain practical experience by finding a placement at a host organisation or workplace.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirement

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline.

Minimum English language requirements

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	6.5	6	6	6	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	176	169	169	169	169
PTE Academic	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT	79	16	16	21	18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Career

Careers and outcomes

Occupational health and safety (OHS) graduates lead and facilitate organisations to achieve safe working conditions and comply with health and safety laws.

OHS graduates find employment throughout the industry, with the majority of OHS positions concentrated in construction, mining, manufacturing, transport, and human services. OHS professionals work in corporations, government and consulting firms. Entry-level professionals will spend considerable amounts of time at workplaces and interact with workers and frontline management.

Our professionally accredited course develops advanced skills and knowledge in OHS at a postgraduate level and provides a pathway towards higher mid to senior-level employment in diverse organisational contexts.

Professional recognition

Successfully finishing this course will give you the opportunity to become a full member of the Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS) and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA). While studying, you might qualify for a free or discounted membership fee in these professional bodies.

The Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board has accredited this course so that graduates will meet the educational qualification required for professional certification by the Australian Institute of Health & Safety.