Postgraduate Specialisation - Occupational & Environmental Hygiene
Western Sydney University
Postgraduate Specialisation
Code:
ST3002.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
The Occupational & Environmental Hygiene specialisation provides advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the occupational and environmental hygiene field. It provides students with high level scientific and professional skills in occupational and environmental hygiene. Students will be introduced to the underpinning theory, practice and application of a range of advanced analytical techniques used in occupational and environmental hygiene. They will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the various methods, and develop expertise in using them to measure exposures to chemical and biological pollutants, ergonomics, noise, heat & cold and lighting in the workplace. Students will also explore the various methods available of controlling the different types of exposures. Students enrolled in the Masters will be required to undertaken a full year research project. It is most suited for students who have a health, safety and environmental management background; although it can be undertaken by students in allied fields who want a career change to an Occupational & Environmental Hygiene role. It is offered in both full time and part time modes with a multimodal attendance pattern through a combination of compulsory on-campus workshops, facilitated on-campus tutorials, and extensive use of the Western Sydney University e-learning support system.
Postgraduate Specialisation
Structure
Master of Science (Occupational & Environmental Hygiene)
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points, including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time (Start year intake)
Autumn session
|
300391
|
Occupational Health Management
|
|
300682
|
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Spring session
|
300396
|
Developing Professional Practice
|
|
300678
|
Advanced Analytical Techniques
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Choose one of:
Elective
Note: there is no exit structure available from the full-time start year intake.
Part-time (Start year intake)
Year 1
Autumn session
|
300391
|
Occupational Health Management
|
|
300682
|
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
|
Spring session
|
300678
|
Advanced Analytical Techniques
|
Year 2
Autumn session
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Elective
At this point, students can exit with a Graduate Diploma in Science (Occupational & Environmental Hygiene).
Spring session
|
300396
|
Developing Professional Practice
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Full-time (Mid-year intake)
Spring session
|
300396
|
Developing Professional Practice
|
|
300678
|
Advanced Analytical Techniques
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Choose one of:
Elective
Autumn session
|
300391
|
Occupational Health Management
|
|
300682
|
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
|
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Note: there is no exit structure available from the full-time mid year intake.
Part-time (Mid-year intake)
Year 1
Spring session
|
300396
|
Developing Professional Practice
|
|
300678
|
Advanced Analytical Techniques
|
Autumn session
|
300391
|
Occupational Health Management
|
|
300682
|
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
|
Students studying at Masters level will need to complete the following:
Year 2
Spring session
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Autumn session
|
300687
|
Science Research Project PG
|
Elective
Students intending to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Science (Occupational & Environmental Hygiene) will need to complete the following:
Year 2
Spring session
Elective