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.
Graduates may seek employment within the fields of occupational medicine, occupational nursing, management positions in industry, government or independent professional practice.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | 1 year |
| Credit points | 48 total for course | 48 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $30,800 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 037854D |
| Monash course code | 0160 | 0160 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact |
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/ |
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/ |
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.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will individually assess applications from those without a degree who have extensive relevant professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience (CV)
Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course
Academic transcripts must be provided before an application can be assessed.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Gaining the required result in one of the following tests of English language:
IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5.
A TOEFL minimum test score of either:
in the written TOEFL, 600 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 5.0; or
in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 100 with at least 24 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.
Relevant Work Experience (CV)
Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course
Academic transcripts must be provided before an application can be assessed.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.
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