Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety)

The Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) focuses on the practice of occupational health within national and international frameworks. It explores issues such as the physical, social and mental impacts of the occupational environment on health. Students have the opportunity to develop a safety systems approach concentrating on hazard identification, risk assessment and devising control measures incorporating safety management principles. The legal underpinning of OHS requirements at the workplace are also covered. This program is designed for professionals working in a variety of health science settings, including both government and non-government organisations. Strategies for the management of occupational health are examined, together with methods of monitoring and evaluating occupational health programs. You will receive practical skills in community development and health promotion programs, and also complete a culminating research and practice experience in the evaluation of a contemporary issue in health science. Western Sydney University offers a wide variety of options, with flexible delivery, taught by experts in the field. Flexible entry and exit points are available.