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Master of Occupational and Environmental Health for 2009
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Course overview
This course provides workplace professionals with the skills and knowledge 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 is particularly suitable for medical practitioners, nurses, allied health personnel, scientists and occupational health and safety managers. Most of the course is offered by off-campus learning, with compulsory block requirements each semester. The program comprises ten core units and two electives. Core units cover assessment and control of workplace hazards, introduction to occupational health and safety chemical and biological hazards, ergonomics and physical hazards, psychosocial work environment, safety management systems, environmental health risk assessment & management, critical appraisal of occupational health & safety information, research methods, introductory biostatistics. Elective units cover a minor project or two other MPH units.
Duration, campus, fees and application information
Career outlook
Graduates may seek employment in occupational medicine, occupational nursing, management positions within industry, government or independent professional practice. 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.
Duration, campus, fees and application information
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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
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Course Content
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See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October)
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See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October)
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Duration
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1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
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1.5 years
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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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028957E
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Monash course code
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2312
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2312
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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 Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive 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 Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive 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: 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.
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