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Master of Occupational Health and Safety
- Melbourne, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 1-year course-based master programme in Occupational Health and Safety at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Occupational Health and Safety can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Higher-level roles in regulatory agencies
- Industry
- Government and stakeholder organisations
- Further academic study
Curriculum
- Twenty-four credit hours covering the history and social science of OHS
- Workplace organisation
- Epidemiology
- Injury and disease prevention
- Ergonomics and occupational hygiene
- Plus a capstone research paper (OHS 6001).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
- some 2.5 out of 4.0); relevant work experience is accepted for some courses
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any or a named discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on 31 of 69 pages read (mostly 2.0 out of 4.0
- some 2.5); some pages allow professional work experience
Accepted academic background
Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- Application Form
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,386 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | STEM College |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
109 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $48,386 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.

