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    Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
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    Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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    Australia, Wollongong

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    Mix

    Course Code

    0100651

    Campuses

    Wollongong

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 21,000  / session
    Next Intake 3-Mar-2026

    Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

    About

    The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) is a course for students holding an undergraduate degree or graduate certificate in either OH&S or Occupational Hygiene.

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

    During the graduate diploma you will study advanced WHS risk management, applied human factors and ergonomics, industrial epidemiology and toxicology, occupational health and safety theories and systems, work health and safety law, and workplace hazards and hygiene.

    The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety has a flexible delivery mode combining online course content with three to five days of on campus block teaching sessions focused on the exploration and application of the subject material. The on campus component utilises a range of campus resources, including UOW’s well-resourced OHS laboratory.

    For students wishing to study further, this graduate diploma also provides a pathway to the Master of Occupational Health and Safety. All subjects successfully completed are credited towards the master level degree.

    See the course handbook for more information.

    Fee subsidised places available

    UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

    Disciplines

    Work Health and Safety

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English Program Requirements

    English Language Requirements

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

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking

    IELTS Academic

    6.5

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    86

    18

    18

    17

    17

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

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

    Career

    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
    See more

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 21,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of Wollongong

    Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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