Masters of Occupational Hygiene / Occupational Health and Safety Science

    Masters of Occupational Hygiene / Occupational Health and Safety Science

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 35,353 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026

    Masters of Occupational Hygiene / Occupational Health and Safety Science

    About

    Gain the skills and knowledge to improve practices and create safer and healthier workplace environments across any industry.

    Developed in response to industry demand for highly qualified occupational health and safety (OHS) and occupational hygiene professionals, this dual master-level qualification is designed for science, engineering and health science graduates.

    Build your knowledge of core OHS disciplines and how they are used across diverse environments.

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

    Explore the full range of hazards that present in the workplace, from traumatic accidents to longer-term health hazards like cancer and psychological harm.

    Benefit from extensive industry exposure, including a 240-hour industry placement and a specific occupational hygiene research project that will extend your independence as a researcher and help refine your work-ready skills in both disciplines.

    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 manager
    • Occupational health and safety environmental quality analyst
    • Health, safety and environmental manager
    • Workplace health and safety adviser
    • Occupational health and safety industrial hygienist
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    35,353 / year(s)
    Application Fee 150

    Masters of Occupational Hygiene / Occupational Health and Safety Science

    University of Queensland

    University of Queensland

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane