Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology

    Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 41,550 / year(s)

    Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology

    About

    About this Course

    Occupational Hygienists aim to identify, manage and control occupational and environmental hazards across all industries including advising organisations and local communities about the potential health impacts as a result of exposure to hazards.

    This course will enable you to develop and upgrade your professional and communication skills in the field of occupational and environmental hygiene.

    On completion of the program, you’ll be expected to demonstrate a high level of competence in the recognition, evaluation, assessment, and control of potential occupational and environmental hazards, and have a solid foundation of knowledge of the potential impacts of occupational hazards and conditions on exposed populations.

    You’ll also be able to recommend and evaluate appropriate control measures to prevent, reduce or eliminate exposures to occupational and/or environmental hazards, and to participate in the development and implementation of appropriate occupational hygiene monitoring programs.

    Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

    This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Course Entry

    Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

    • Academic Admission requirements (Band 8)

      The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

      All applicants are required to have an appropriate undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in relevant sciences such as physics, chemistry, human biology or health and safety management.

      Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
      • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

    English Program Requirements

    • English Language requirements (Band 4)

      English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
      • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
      • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
      • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
      • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of this course are in demand to handle the many issues relating to occupational hygiene in both Australia and internationally. Graduates are suitable for roles as occupational hygiene technicians or occupational hygienists in a range of industries including the mining, oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, government and non-government sectors, and consulting.

    Possible future job titles

    Snr Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Hygiene Technician, Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygiene Technician

    Fee Information

    Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology

    Edith Cowan University

    Edith Cowan University

    Australia

    Australia, Perth