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Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety

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Duration3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Location
Online
Next start termTerm 1, 2025
Study modeOnline
Course codeCQ26
CRICOS085324K
First-year fee
A$36,600 (Indicative)
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Overview

Study the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety and equip yourself with professional skills to enhance your employability. Your studies will equip you with knowledge, skills and initiatives in the areas of occupational hygiene, workplace rehabilitation, ergonomics, safety and occupational health and safety (OHS) management.

The Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety is designed to develop your expertise in the identification of occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards in the workplace.

Your studies will equip you with knowledge, skills and initiatives in the areas of occupational hygiene, workplace rehabilitation, ergonomics, safety and occupational health and safety management.

In addition, you will have the option to select from a wide variety of electives to suit your personal needs and interests.

Your training will include decision making, problem-solving and management skills that are highly desired by employers.

The course provides you with a variety of hands-on experiences, including participation in worksite visits and 120 hours of work placement, ensuring you graduate work ready.

Upon completion, you will be prepared to facilitate, educate and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Study the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety full-time or part-time, and online from your home country and benefit from the flexibility to gain practical experience and earn while you learn.

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    The support has always been readily available, and I am forever grateful. Whenever I email or call there is always someone there to support me or provide the necessary help needed.

    Sophie Sindra Hepota

    Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety I Papua New Guinea

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety is your gateway into many professions within the workplace health and safety industry. On completion you will be qualified to work in areas such as:

  • ergonomics
  • industrial safety
  • occupational hygiene
  • risk management.

Employment opportunities may also exist within:

  • primary industry
  • rural safety
  • manufacturing
  • mining
  • services industry
  • employer associations
  • the defence force
  • health industry
  • government authorities.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

Available locations

Your course

You must complete 24 units (144 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (20 units)
  2. 2
    One four-unit minor

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

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Additional information

Future Paradigms in OHS B - OCHS13021

Students are required to complete 120 hours of work placement throughout the course.

Learned Society - Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board

Core
CQ26 Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety is accredited by the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board.
There are 2 core units with a compulsory residential school for all students. These are:

OCHS12002 OHS Practice; and
OCHS13020 Future Paradigms in OHS A

There may be additional requirements for residential schools within minor studies. Students should confirm these through the Handbook.

If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Course Fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

Please note there may be other costs involved apart from your tuition fee.

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for up to 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

Browse our scholarships

How to apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.

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