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Ergonomics, safety and health

Why study Ergonomics, safety and health?

Our postgraduate coursework program in ergonomics, health and safety offers students with relevant qualifications a professional degree in occupational health and safety with expertise in ergonomics or OHS management. We offer distance education to enable busy professionals to combine study with other commitments. There are no compulsory attendance requirements and study is part-time (up to a maximum of 0.5 of a full-time load).

Career opportunities

Demand for tertiary-level qualified OHS professionals is growing. Government regulators such as WorkSafe Victoria emphasise the need for employers to use qualified OHS practitioners. Graduates may work as OHS practitioners, ergonomists or in occupational, health and safety management.

Courses

Local students

Ergonomics, safety and health courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2011	Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics	Melbourne Distance education	1 year part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics continued… Course description This program is designed for people seeking a one-year part-time professional postgraduate qualification in occupational health, safety and ergonomics. It forms the common first year of two Master's programs, and successful completion at a required academic standard provides graduates with a pathway into either the Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health (M.ESH) or the Master of Occupational Health (M.OH). Course content and assignments are adaptable to the needs and interests of a diverse range of students. Prerequisite Applicants may apply for initial enrolment in the Graduate Certificate if they: . wish to enrol in this level of coursework despite having the prerequisites to enrol in the Master's program; . have a non-approved degree; or - have satisfactorily completed relevant OHS studies at Certificate IV level and have at least three years' relevant full-time employment experience and the ability to demonstrate adequate academic skills. Applicants in this category may be required to satisfactorily complete a written report on an assignment topic relevant to the course (set and assessed by the selection committee). As part of Special Entry provisions, they must also satisfactorily complete a written report on an assignment topic relevant to the course (set and assessed by the selection committee). Selection Selection is based on submission of completed application forms, including certified copies of transcripts and other documents. Special Entry provisions are available for applicants without formal tertiary qualifications (see below and check website for more details). Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $7260 (60 credit points) Additional information Please note students need access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection. View course FAQs How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Visit our webpage for application forms and more information. Professional recognition Graduates are able to apply for various levels of membership of the Safety Institute of Australia and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australiasia, depending on their prior qualifications and work experience.
2012	Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics	Distance education	1 year part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics continued… Course description This program is designed for people seeking a one-year part-time professional postgraduate qualification. It forms the first year of the Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health (M.ESH) , and successful completion at a required academic standard provides graduates with a pathway into the M.ESH. Course content and assignments are adaptable to the needs and interests of a diverse range of students. Download our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 240KB) document for more details. Prerequisite Applicants may apply for initial enrolment in the Graduate Certificate if they either: wish to enrol in this level of coursework despite having the prerequisites to enrol in the Master's program; have a non-approved degree; or have satisfactorily completed relevant studies at Certificate IV level and have three years' relevant full-time professional experience, and are able to demonstrate an adequate standard of general academic skills. As part of Special Entry provisions, applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete a written report on an assignment topic relevant to the course (set and assessed by the selection committee). Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $7695 (60 credit points). Additional information Please note students need access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection. Students must achieve a minimum B grade average (70%) in this course if they want to articulate into the M.ESH. How to apply Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Apply directly to the University by end October for Semester 1 (February). Late applications may be considered. Professional recognition Graduates are able to apply for various levels of membership of the Safety Institute of Australia and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australasia, depending on their prior qualifications and work experience. Full course details Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics (Grd Certificate)Distance education
2011	Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health	Distance education	2 years part-time (3 years for Honours)	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health continued… Course description This program is designed for people seeking a professional qualification in occupational health and safety (OHS) with specialist expertise in ergonomics. Designed to accommodate busy professionals, it is offered part-time (up to a maximum of half a normal full-time load) with no compulsory attendance requirements. Course content and assignments are adaptable to the needs and interests of a diverse range of students. Prerequisite Approved four-year degree, three-year degree with Honours, or three-year degree, in a cognate discipline (e.g. physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, human movement or similar). Those with a three-year degree must provide evidence of academic performance (and possibly work experience) demonstrating suitability for admission. Applicants may apply for initial enrolment in the Graduate Certificate if they: - want to enrol in this level of coursework despite having the prerequisites to enrol in the Master's program, - have a non-approved degree, or - have satisfactorily completed relevant studies at Certificate IV level with at least three years' relevant employment experience. They must also satisfactorily complete a written report on an assignment topic relevant to the course (set and assessed by the coordinator). Fee type Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available Fee amount Indicative (2011): $14,520 (per 120 credit points) Additional information Please note that students need access to a high-speed internet connection. View the course FAQs. How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Visit our webpage for application forms and more information. Professional recognition Graduates will have all educational requirements for certification as a generalist OHS professional, and as a certified professional ergonomist. Full course details Ergonomics, Safety and Health (Master)Distance education
2012	Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health	Distance education	3 years part-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health continued… Course description This course aims to enable busy professionals to combine study with ongoing employment and other commitments - with opportunities to attend occasional on-campus classes (optional). Prerequisite Relevant 4-year Bachelor's degree, or 3-year degree with Honours or additional evidence of suitability (eg other relevant studies, academic results, employment history). Relevant areas of study include biological and behavioural sciences, health/allied health, industrial engineering etc. Those who satisfy these requirements but choose to enrol in the Graduate Certificate initially must achieve a minimum B grade average (70%) in first year in order to progress to Master's studies. Applicants who don't satisfy prerequisites may be granted Special Entry to the Graduate Certificate on the basis of: relevant Certificate IV-level studies; at least three years' relevant employment experience; and suitable demonstrated academic skills. Fee type Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available Fee amount TBA. Additional information Please note students need access to a high-speed internet connection. How to apply Apply by end October (for Commonwealth Supported Places) for Semester 1 (February) and by mid-June for Semester 2 (July). Late applications may be considered. Please ensure you indicate whether you are applying for Mode 1 or Mode 2 - see 'Full subject details' for information on each mode. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Professional recognition Graduates should satisfy educational requirements for Professional Certification by the Safety Institute of Australia as generalist OHS professionals (see www.sia.org.au/membership/grades). Graduates have the educational qualifications required for professional certification by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (see www.ergonomics.org.au). Full course details Ergonomics, Safety and Health (Master)Distance education
2011	Master of Occupational Health	Melbourne Distance education	2 years part-time (3 years for Honours)	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Master of Occupational Health continued… Course description This program is designed for people seeking a professional qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). It addresses the need for highly trained OHS personnel, who are required to apply specialised knowledge and skills in professional practice. Course content and assignments are adaptable to the needs and interests of a diverse range of students. Prerequisite Approved four-year degree, three-year degree with Honours, or three-year degree, in a cognate discipline (e.g. physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, human movement). Those with a three-year degree must provide evidence of academic performance (and work experience) demonstrating suitability for admission. Applicants may apply for initial enrolment in the Graduate Certificate if they - wish to enrol in this level of coursework despite having the prerequisites to enrol in the Master's program; - have a non-approved degree, or - have satisfactorily completed relevant OHS studies at Certificate IV level and have at least three years' relevant full-time employment experience and the ability to demonstrate adequate academic skills. Applicants in this category may be required to satisfactorily complete a written report on an assignment topic relevant to the course (set and assessed by the selection committee). Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $14,570 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Semester 1 (February) and by 15 June 2012 for Semester 2 (July). Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form (PDF 77KB). Professional recognition Graduates will have all the educational requirements for certification as a generalist OHS professional, In addition, they will be eligible to apply for various levels of membership with the Safety Institute of Australia and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia depending on their undergraduate training and work experience. Full course details Occupational Health (Master)Melbourne Occupational Health (Master)Distance education

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Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ for Postgraduate Programs in Occupational Health & Safety (PDF)

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