Occupational health and safety is about identifying, analysing and preventing workplace injury, illness and fatality. Globally, four people die every minute and eight people are injured every second. Occupational health and safety is an important component of all professional lives, from scientists to engineers and health professionals, all have legal and moral obligations to create healthy and safe working environments. Studying in the Diploma in Science is an ideal avenue to assist you to meet your OHS obligations as a professional.

For students undertaking the Diploma in Science to gain entry into the Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science please consult with the MOHSSc Program Director to select appropriate courses. For further information, please see http://www.uq.edu.au/sbms/bohssc