Postgraduate course
Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
University of Wollongong
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About
The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is a professional introductory degree for students holding an undergraduate degree or Graduate Certificate in either OH&S or Occupational Hygiene.
The knowledge and skills developed throughout this course will allow you to confidently address complex workplace occupational health and safety issues through technical knowledge and application. This degree also has an emphasis on communication skills and techniques essential to effectively implement OH&S strategies.
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.
This program has a flexible delivery mode combining online course content with 3-5 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.
All UOW's Occupational Health and Safety degrees have been developed in conjunction 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 & Toxicology
- Occupational Health and Safety Systems
- Work Health and Safety Law
- Workplace Hazards and Hygiene
Admission criteria
A recognised 3-year Bachelor degree; or either a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene with a WAM of at least 65. Applicants with other relevant qualifications and/or work experience may be considered.
Fees and charges
This course will be offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). 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.
Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.
^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year and the amount then represents the full cost of the course.
Australian Government financial assistance
University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.
Visit the University of Wollongong website or call 1300 FOR UOW (1300 367 869).
Visit the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities website.
Email the faculty via UOW Future Students.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.