Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science (BOccHlth&SafeSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2310
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent
English and Chemistry
Additional application information
There is a quota of 25 students in 2010 increasing to 50 in year 1 in 2011.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Professor Mike Capra/Faculty of Science
Email: m.capra@uq.edu.au or science.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2310
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent
English and Chemistry View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 065328E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science?
There is currently a shortage of well-qualified occupational health and safety professionals, particularly those with an undergraduate degree based on a sound background in the physical, behavioural, psychosocial and life sciences. This program is unique as it addresses psychosocial and mental health issues within the workplace as well as the long recognised chemical, physical, mechanical and biological hazards. For further information, please see http://www.uq.edu.au/health/ohsdegree.
What you can study
The curriculum is based on sound foundations in science, with the first year predominately science courses, but including an introduction to the discipline of occupational health and safety. The subsequent three years of the program focus on specific aspects of occupational health and safety. The final semester of the program is a series of industry placements - either with a single industry partner or up to four separate industry partners.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
There are four courses (#8) of industry placements required in the final semester of the program.
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 4, with entry based on grade point average.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent
English and Chemistry
Additional application information
There is a quota of 25 students in 2010 increasing to 50 in year 1 in 2011.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent
English and Chemistry View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 065328E
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science
Careers
Occupational health and safety professionals work to enhance the safety and health of all workers. Occupational health and safety professionals work anywhere there is a workplace, so your future place of work could be as diverse as a remote mine site, a large corporate office, a laboratory or a movie set; within Australia or internationally. On a day-to-day basis OHS professionals are involved in: monitoring and modifying the work environment; delivering education programs, including wellness programs; analysing workplace data; devising, evaluating and implementing OHS management systems; undertaking OHS auditing and inspections; completing accident investigation; ensuring compliance with legislation.
Occupational health and safety graduates enjoy a well paid and diverse career with an ability to work anywhere, including: remote, rural or urban regions; nationally or internationally; across all industries (including: mining, agricultural, retail, hospitality, construction, transport, manufacturing, health care); in government, private sector or consultancy, and enjoy flexible working conditions (including options for part-time work). Graduates from the BOHSSc are eligible to become members of the following professional associations: Safety Institute of Australia; Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia; Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists.
Program rules for the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science
To complete the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 from Part A of the BOccHlth&SafeSc List. For honours, a student is required to obtain #64 taking a program modified as listed in Part B of the BOccHlth&SafeSc List (yet to be approved). Refer to BOccHlth&SafeSc rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
