Master of Occupational Hygiene

    Master of Occupational Hygiene

    Duration1.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 35,758 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026
    Master of Occupational Hygiene

    About

    Gain the skills and knowledge to improve industry practices and create healthier workplace environments for people and communities.

    The Master of Occupational Hygiene is designed for science, engineering and health science graduates.

    Accredited by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH), this program is taught by leading experts in Australia.

    Learn about the consequences of exposure, how to quantitatively measure them, and what controls are required to reduce risk.

    Explore a broad range of health hazards, including:

    Complete an industry-based occupational hygiene research project to extend your independence as a researcher and help refine your skills in this discipline area.

    Study a range of complementary disciplines, including epidemiology, risk management and general occupational health and safety (OHS) to further your work readiness.

    Graduate job-ready as a specialist occupational hygienist, working to create healthier workplaces here and abroad.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    None of the above

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 87

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

    PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • Occupational health and safety adviser
    • Workplace health and safety adviser
    • Occupational health and safety industrial hygienist
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    35,758 / year(s)
    Application Fee 150
    Master of Occupational Hygiene
    University of Queensland
    University of Queensland
    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane