Master of Occupational and Environmental Health for 2009

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.

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

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time 1.5 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

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

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$29,010 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 028957E
Monash course code 2312 2312
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 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/
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/

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.

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will individually asess applications from students without a degree who have extensive professional experience.

Special application requirements

Relevant Work Experience (CV)

Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

IELTS 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0, TOEFL 600 with a TWE of 5, or computer-based TOEFL 250 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5

Special application requirements

Relevant Work Experience (CV)

Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

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