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Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene

Develop specialist technical knowledge. Design innovative safety strategies. Prevent ill health.

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Student ?
Domestic
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
Flexible
Duration
1 year part-time
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
UAC: 935220
UOW: 3042

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene is an introductory degree for students holding a non-science based undergraduate degree, or equivalent; or a Certificate IV in OH&S/OHTA 201 plus relevant work experience.

The knowledge and skills developed throughout this course will allow you to confidently address complex workplace occupational hygiene issues.

During this degree you will study WHS risk management, ergonomics essentials, workplace hazards and hygiene, and physical hazards at work.

For students wishing to study further, this graduate certificate provides a pathway to the Master of Occupational Hygiene. All subjects successfully completed are credited towards the master level program.

This program has a flexible delivery mode combining online course content with three to five 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 OH&S laboratory.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. 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.

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Accreditation & professional recognition

The Graduate Certificate is not eligible for professional accreditation because of the limited scope of study. If, however, a student applies for admission to the accredited Master of Occupational Hygiene on successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, all subjects can be used as academic credit.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

A recognised bachelor’s degree, or equivalent,
OR
A Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety plus relevant work experience.

Note: Applicants with other relevant professional qualifications (e.g., registered nurses) and at least two years’ relevant work experience will be considered by the Faculty on an individual basis.

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Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongFlexible$12624 (2025)$12624 (2025)
WollongongFlexible$12624 (2026)$12624 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.