Master of Health, Safety and Environment

    Master of Health, Safety and Environment

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 27,722 / per year
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026

    Master of Health, Safety and Environment

    About

    Highlights

    • Postgraduate health, safety and environmental management qualification to expand your career opportunities in a wide range of locations, industries and government.
    • Gain advanced knowledge and specialised skills to successfully undertake health, safety and environment advisory or management roles that encompass OHS and environmental management.
    • Complete the course in two years full-time.
    • Graduates of the QUT Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or QUT Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health are eligible to complete the Masters program in one year full-time.

    Leading industry professionals are contributors to the development and ongoing sustainment of our programs. They provide insight into emerging trends and are regular guest lecturers and presenters in many of the health, safety and environment subject areas.

    There will be an opportunity for students already working in a Health, Safety and Environment or similar 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.

    You may also access QUT's career mentoring program which connects you with external industry professionals who are able to offer advice and coaching to support your career goals.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum academic requirements

    Entry requirement

    You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline.

    Additional entry requirements

    For the Environmental Health major you must also have the following:

    • A minimum of 48 credit points (equivalent of one semester full time study) of recognised basic science units successfully completed in a recognised bachelor degree^ and must include:
      • 12 credit points (one subject) of foundation chemistry; and
      • 36 credit points in other science areas (e.g. microbiology, physics, anatomy and physiology, life science, environmental science).

    ^ The basic science units can from any incomplete or completed degree studies you have undertaken. Basic science units undertaken any other level are not acceptable.

    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 TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    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.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 98

    Career

    Careers and outcomes

    The course is designed to qualify graduates for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) positions in a wide range of industries. Position titles include: HSE Advisor, HSE Coordinator, HSE Manager, HSE Auditor and Sustainability Manager.

    You will gain advanced knowledge and skills to successfully undertake HSE advisory or management roles that encompass OHS and EM, in a wide range of industries and locations.

    Professional recognition

    The Occupational Health and Safety major of PU80 is accredited with the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB). The Environmental Health major of PU80 is accredited with Environmental Health Australia (EHA).

    Possible careers

    • Environmental health officer
    • Occupational health and safety officer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    27,722 / per year

    Master of Health, Safety and Environment

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane