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Master of Occupational Health and Safety
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
- 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 (2 years): 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.
Accepted academic background
Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Bachelor degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Personal statement
- References and program-specific supporting documents when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the deadline (3 March 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
- Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence
- Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,386 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | STEM College |
| Department | Department of Health and Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
24 Feb 2027
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July 2027
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 24 Feb 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 deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176.