Master of Occupational Health and Safety, Courses and degrees, data, 2026, domestic, ON, La Trobe University

Entry requirements and pathways

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

240 Credit Point pathway – Non-cognate Entry - (2 years) The minimum entry requirement is successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent). Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered.

180 Credit Point pathway - Cognate Entry - (18 months). The minimum entry requirement is successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) in a cognate discipline such as Allied Health, Engineering; Psychology, Safety Science.

Admission may be granted to applicants without an undergraduate degree but with five or more years of relevant work experience. In making an offer to an applicant, the university may give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and employment experience.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.

To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.

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Pathways

A pathway is simply an alternative way for a student to get into their dream course - if direct entry isn't an option.

We've listed the 'pathway method and outcome' - which is how you can transfer into the area you want to study, assuming you meet the entry requirements (e.g. minimum WAM). You'll also find an estimate of how long it could take you to graduate, from the start of your pathway to the completion of your dream degree.


Preferred course	Alternative pathway courses	Pathway method & outcome	Years to graduate including the Pathway course (approx.)
Master of Occupational Health and Safety	Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety	Graduate and apply for entry into preferred course with advanced standing	2.5 years

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What you'll study

Work-Based Learning

First year subjects contain workplace based assignment assessment requiring analysis and evidence-based discussions including of risks and hazards and controls. Research and Practice pathways require investigation of work-related problems.

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

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