Master of Health, Safety and Environment

Leading industry professionals are contributors to the development and ongoing sustainment of our programs. They provide insight into emerging trends and are regular guest lecturers and presenters in many of the health, safety and environment subject areas.There will be an opportunity for students already working in a Health, Safety and Environment or similar role to apply knowledge through work-based activities in some assessments. You may also complete this and gain practical experience by finding a placement at a host organisation or workplace.You may also access QUT's career mentoring program which connects you with external industry professionals who are able to offer advice and coaching to support your career goals.HighlightsPostgraduate health, safety and environmental management qualification to expand your career opportunities in a wide range of locations, industries and government.Gain advanced knowledge and specialised skills to successfully undertake health, safety and environment advisory or management roles that encompass OHS and environmental management.Complete the course in two years full-time.Graduates of the QUT Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or QUT Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health are eligible to complete the Masters program in one year full-time.Careers and outcomesThe course is designed to qualify graduates for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) positions in a wide range of industries. Position titles include: HSE Advisor, HSE Coordinator, HSE Manager, HSE Auditor and Sustainability Manager.You will gain advanced knowledge and skills to successfully undertake HSE advisory or management roles that encompass OHS and EM, in a wide range of industries and locations.Professional recognitionThe Occupational Health and Safety major of PU80 is accredited with the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB). The Environmental Health major of PU80 is accredited with Environmental Health Australia (EHA).Possible careersEnvironmental health officerOccupational health and safety officer

You must have arecognised bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline.Additional entry requirementsFor the Environmental Health major you must also have the following:A minimum of 48 credit points (equivalent of one semester full time study) of recognised basic science units successfully completed in arecognised bachelor degreeand must include:12 credit points (one subject) of foundation chemistry; and36 credit points in other science areas (e.g. microbiology, physics, anatomy and physiology, life science, environmental science). The basic science units can from any incomplete or completed degree studies you have undertaken.Basic science units undertaken any other level are not acceptable.