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Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health for 2009
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Course overview
This course, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, gives health professional the attitudes, skills and knowledge necessary to provide preventive health services to reduce the health impact of disease and injury resulting from workplace and community factors. The course comprises of eight core units: introduction to occupational health & safety, chemical & biological hazards, psychosocial work environment, safety management systems, assessment & control of workplace hazards, environmental health risk assessment & management, critical appraisal of occupational health & safety information, ergonomic & physical hazards. The course caters for the special needs of medical practitioners, nurses, allied health personnel, scientists and OHS managers. The course articulates with the Master of Occupational and Environmental Health or can lead to the Master of Public Health. Students are required to complete compulsory block requirements each semester.
Duration, campus, fees and application information
Career outlook
Graduates may seek employment within the fields of occupational medicine, occupational nursing, management positions in industry, government or independent professional practice.
Duration, campus, fees and application information
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Domestic students |
International students |
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Attendance type
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- On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time
- Off-campus: full-time, part-time
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- On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time
- Off-campus: full-time, part-time
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Intakes
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First semester, second semester
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First semester, second semester
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Course Content
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University handbook entry for this course
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University handbook entry for this course
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Duration
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1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
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1 year
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Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost
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Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.
Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$16,040 AUD
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International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$29,010 AUD
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How to apply
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Entry requirements and applications - domestic students
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Entry requirements and applications - international students
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CRICOS code
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Not applicable
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037854D
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Monash course code
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0160
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0160
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Faculty
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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Contact
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All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Administrative Officer, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004. Telephone: + 613 9903 0563
Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/
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All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Administrative Officer, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004. Telephone: + 613 9903 0563
Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/pgrad/
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Accreditation
Australian: The degree is recognised by the Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine; Australian College of Occupational Health Nurses; Royal Australian College of General Practitioner's's CME points can be applied for annually.
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