Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

Graduates may seek employment within industry, government or independent practice in occupational health, human resource management, safety management or training.

Professional recognitions

Australian

The degree provides many requirements for Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine training curriculum and Royal Australian College of General Practitioner's's QI&CPD Category 1 points can be applied for.

Why study Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health?

This course is designed for the workplace professional to expand their knowledge and skills in preventive occupational health practice. It provides the basic knowledge in legal occupational health and safety requirements and competence in assessing and controlling workplace hazards. The course can lead to the Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health and then the Master of Occupational and Environmental Health or the Master of Public Health. The four core units cover studies in assessment and control of workplace hazards, introduction to occupational health and safety, chemical and biological hazards, ergonomic and physical hazards.

Entry requirements

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Duration

1 year part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

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
$ 21,270 AUD
The fee quoted is an annual fee based on 48 credit points of study. To calculate the fee for this 24 credit point degree, please halve the amount listed.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • Off-campus: part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 2868

CRICOS code:

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   All domestic enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Office, 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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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 assess applications from students without a degree who have extensive relevant professional experience.

Special application requirements

Relevant Work Experience (CV)

Statement of purpose(250 words), outlining reasons for undertaking the course, and area's of interest.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

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Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Semester two (July)

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