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I01 Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The aim of the Master of Occupuational Hygiene and Toxicology program is to develop professionals in the field of occupational and environmental hygiene. In particular to develop the skills of identification, evaluation and control of workplace hazards that may adversely impact on the health of workers and/or the local community.
At the completion of the Master of Occupuational Hygiene and Toxicology graduates should be able to demonstrate a high level competence in identification, evaluation and control of potential occupational and environmental stressors; demonstrate a good understanding of the potential impacts of a range of occupational agents and conditions on exposed populations; evaluate the qualitative and quantitative occupational aspects of exposure assessments, including dose-response and risk; recommend and evaluate appropriate control measures using the hierarchy of control to reduce or eliminate exposures to occupational and/or environmental hazards; participate in the development and implementation of appropriate occupational hygiene monitoring programs; interpret and advise on legislation and standards as it may apply to a range of occupational hazards; solve multifaceted problems by a combination of site observations, review of the literature, exposure measurement and data analysis using scientific methodology; and communicate effectively to a wide audience base on a range of occupational hygiene issues.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Standard Postgraduate entry requirements apply. |
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SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS An appropriate undergraduate degree or post graduate qualification in relevant sciences such as physics, chemistry, human biology or health and safety management. |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. Off campus (online) |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online. Most units are online except for the practical units (OHS6144, OHS6159&OHS6162) which each have a 3 day compulsory workshop. The research project unit (HST6106) also has a compulsory workshop for MOHT students. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2014 VET: 5/14/2014