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Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors and School of Occupational TherapyPostgraduate Coursework Programs in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics - Distance ModeLa Trobe University is now offering a program of distance-mode postgraduate coursework in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics. Courses offered are: Master of Ergonomics, Safety & Health Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety & Ergonomics Description of Courses They are presented for part-time study up to maximum 0.5 of a full-time load, which is two subjects for each of two semesters per year (that is, four subjects per year). Students may choose to enrol in fewer subjects than this. There are no compulsory attendance requirements, to help busy professionals to combine study with work and other commitments. Course curriculum and assignments are designed to be adaptable to the needs and interests of a diverse range of students - both Australian and international. Optional opportunities to attend on campus days exist, these usually occur in February and July. The Masters program requires satisfactory completion of 180 credit points of study. The Graduate Certificate (60 credit points) constitutes the common first year (0.5 of full-time) of the M.ESH. Students who successfully complete this first year and do not proceed to the Masters courses will be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Ergonomics. Students who elect to exit after satisfactory completion of the first 2 years (120 credit points) of the program will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Ergonomics, Safety and Health – this is only offered as an exit point, that is you must initially enrol in the M.ESH program. Admission Requirements Initial enrolment in the M.ESH requires:
Applicants who satisfy the above pre-requisites for initial enrolment in a Masters degree but would prefer to enrol in the Graduate Certificate are welcome to do so. However, students who do not enrol initially in one of the Masters programs must achieve at least a B-grade (70%+) average in first year subjects if they then wish to extend their studies to Masters level. International applicants must meet English Language Requirment IELTS 6.5. Special Entry
Fees For further information, please visit: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/fees/course
Frequently Asked Questions Applications Application closing dates are:
Late applications will be considered, but note that if you are applying for a Commonwealth Funded Place (see below), your application should be submitted by the end of October. Commonwealth Funded Places (CSPs) How to Apply To apply for a place, you must submit two forms:
When you have completed the above two forms, please send them to: Postgraduate Office Further details If you still need assistance then please contact one of the following people. For more information about enrolment or other administrative matters: For more information about content of the programs:
Content approved by: Director of the Centre for Ergonomics and Human Factors |