Overview
The Occupational Health and Safety program from CQUniversity Australia is designed to develop your expertise in the identification of occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace.
Your studies will equip you with knowledge, skills and initiatives in the areas of occupational hygiene, workplace rehabilitation, ergonomics, safety and occupational health and safety management.
In addition, you will have the option to select from a wide variety of electives to suit your personal needs and interests.
Your training will include decision making, problem-solving and management skills that are highly desired by employers.
The course provides you with a variety of hands-on experiences, including participation in worksite visits and 120 hours of work placement, ensuring you graduate work-ready.
Upon completion, you will be prepared to facilitate, educate and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety is your gateway into many professions within the workplace health and safety industry. On completion you will be qualified to work in areas such as:
- ergonomics
- industrial safety
- occupational hygiene
- risk management.
Employment opportunities may also exist within:
- primary industry
- rural safety
- manufacturing
- mining
- services industry
- employer associations
- the defence force
- health industry
- government authorities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Accident Investigation and Analysis
- Environmental Studies
- Emergency Service and Disaster Management
- Liberal Studies
- Public Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Occupational Health and Safety View 174 other Bachelors in Public Health in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 085324K
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full-time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
Tuition Fee
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International
33120 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33120 AUD per year during 36 months. -
National
8016 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8016 AUD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Brisbane
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.