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Master of Occupational & Environmental Health
This course assists you as an occupational health
professional to prevent and manage occupational health problems. This
degree provides you with the skills necessary to evaluate health
problems in communities thought to be associated with industrial
activities. It caters for your special needs as a medical practitioner,
nurse, allied health professional, scientist or OHS manager. Students
are required to complete compulsory block requirements each semester.
Professional recognition
This degree is recognised by the Australasian Faculty of Occupational
Medicine and the Australian College of Occupational Health Nurses.
Royal Australian College of General Practitioner's CME points can be applied for
annually. Other professional bodies may consider accreditation upon request.
Career Fields
Occupational Medicine, Nursing or Management positions
within Industry, Government or Independent
Professional Practice.
Course Structure
Master
of Occupational & Environmental Health Health
Local
students: Off-campus learning (OCL) with compulsory block
requirements
International
students: On-campus |
| Study length |
Full-time: 1.5
years @ 4 units per semester
Part-time: 3 years @ 2 units per semester |
| Course code |
2312 |
| CRICOS code |
028957E |
| Entry requirements |
You must have
an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant
professional experience. Your application will also be considered if
you do not have a degree but have extensive relevant
experience.
International Entry Requirements refer to the Monash
International website. |
| Course structure |
12
units: 10
core + 2 elective units |
| Core
units |
FULL-TIME
Semester 1 - Year 1
MPH2041 Introduction to occupational health & safety
MPH2043 Chemical & biological hazards
MPH2042 Psychosocial work environment
MPH2076 Safety management systems
Semester 2
MPH2022 Assessment & control of workplace hazards
MPH2045 Environmental health risk assessment
& management
MPH2084 Critical appraisal of occupational health &
safety information
MPH2044 Ergonomic & physical hazards
MPH2013 Research methods #
Semester 1 - Year 2
MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics #
Elective x 2 |
PART-TIME
Semester 1 - Year 1
MPH2041 Introduction to occupational health & safety
MPH2043 Chemical & biological hazards
Semester 2
MPH2022 Assessment & control of workplace hazards
MPH2045 Environmental health risk assessment
& management
Semester 1 - Year 2
MPH2042 Psychosocial work environment
MPH2076 Safety management systems
Semester 2
MPH2084 Critical appraisal of occupational health &
safety information
MPH2044 Ergonomic & physical hazards
Semester 1 - Year 3
MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics #
Elective
Semester 2
MPH2013 Research methods #
Elective |
Optional electives
Minor project (8,000-10,000 words)
CRH1047 Health, ecology & environmental change
MPH2060 Prevention: policies & strategies
MPH postgraduate units
Note: # available in on and off campus mode. |
| Assessment |
Assessment
includes web-based tasks, written assignments, examinations, practical
exercises and student presentations. |
Further Information
Full and complete information including unit
descriptions, staff profiles and location details can be found the 2009
DEPM Postgraduate Course Guide (PDF, 331kb)
Course Enquiries
Please direct all course enquiries to the course
coordinator:
Professor
Malcolm Sim
Phone: +61 03 990 30582
Full
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