Master of Occupational Hygiene
A specialist postgraduate program focused on the scientific measurement and control of workplace health hazards.
Best for:Best for science, engineering, or health science graduates aiming to become professional occupational hygienists.
Overview
The Master of Occupational Hygiene at The University of Queensland is designed for graduates in science, engineering, or health sciences seeking to specialize in workplace safety. The curriculum provides advanced training in identifying, measuring, and controlling physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards. Students gain practical skills to manage health risks, including exposure to airborne contaminants, noise, radiation, and emerging threats like nanotechnology. This program prepares professionals to effectively mitigate health impacts and improve wellbeing within diverse work environments.
What you'll do
- Develop expertise in the quantitative measurement of workplace health hazards.
- Learn to design and implement control strategies for chemical, physical, and biological risks.
- Analyze the health consequences of exposure to airborne dusts, gases, and vapors.
- Evaluate ergonomic hazards and emerging risks such as nanotechnology in the workplace.
- Apply scientific techniques to reduce health risks and improve worker wellbeing.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or health sciences.
Degree offered: Master of Occupational Hygiene
Language: English proficiency required for international students.
Instruction: English
- Completion of at least two university-level first-year science courses.
- Foundational knowledge in human anatomy or physiology.
- Foundational knowledge in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or physics.
- Must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (science, engineering, or health sciences).
- Must meet specific prerequisite course requirements in science.
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official University of Queensland program page to review admission requirements and submission procedures. Applications are processed through the university's central admissions portal.
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- Proof of English proficiency
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