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Master of Occupational Hygiene

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

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

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  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
Flexible
Duration
1.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring Part Time 2025
  • Autumn 2024
  • Spring 2024
Codes
CRICOS: 0100652
UOW: 3041

Overview

The Master of Occupational Hygiene uses science and engineering to measure exposure to physical, chemical and biological workplace hazards, communicating these to employers and employees to promote improved working conditions and practices.

Using science and engineering you will design and implement appropriate control strategies to prevent ill health caused by the working environment.

This degree 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 occupational health and safety laboratory.

In the final stage of the degree, you will apply your knowledge and skills to a research-based capstone workplace project.

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 Master of Occupational Hygiene is accredited by the following:

  • British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS):

The Master of Occupational Hygiene has been accredited by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS). Degree accreditation by BOHS recognises programmes that prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills required for good practice in the occupational hygiene profession. The accreditation criteria require the programme to meet specific learning outcomes. Degree accreditation by BOHS provides eligibility for Associate Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene and following a qualifying period of professional experience, provides access to the pathways to Licentiate or Chartered Membership by entitling the graduate to certain exemptions. Students on BOHS accredited programmes are eligible to apply for free BOHS student membership. BOHS welcomes feedback from students on accredited programmes. Feedback can be emailed to qualifications@bohs.org

  • Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists:

The Master of Occupational Hygiene has been accredited by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) and graduating students meet the educational requirements for Full membership (with 5 years Professional experience). Students may join the AIOH as an Associate member free for the first year. Our face-to-face practical workshops in our state-of-the-art Laboratories are taught by practicing Certified Occupational Hygienists (COHs), with a staff to student ratio of 1:8. We provide a student-centred, hands-on approach to learning and a renowned community of practice.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. 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 with a major in a science or health-related discipline,
OR
A degree in another relevant area (for example, Engineering) that contains at least one year of science-based subjects with an equivalent average mark of 50%,
OR
A Graduate Certificate with an equivalent average mark of 65%.

Note: Applicants seeking admission based on other relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be considered by the Faculty on an individual basis.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    6.5

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    86

    18

    18

    17

    17

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    All subjects successfully completed in the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene will count as credit towards the Master of Occupational Hygiene.

     

    If you have completed postgraduate subjects in a similar degree at another institution, please provide evidence of the subjects and your results and consideration will be given for credit towards the UOW degree.

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongFlexible$19248 (2025)$57744 (2025)
WollongongFlexible$17640 (2024)$52920 (2024)

* 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.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

  • Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong

    Orientation: 24 - 27 February 2025
    Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025

    Applications Close

    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
    • International Applicants: 9 December 2024*

    *Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

    Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not available.

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