Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science (BOccHlth&SafeSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2310
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science.
Entry requirements
OP/Rank 2012*
12/76
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
729201 - B Occupational Hlth&Safety Sc
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent - English, Mathematics B and Chemistry
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 7875
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Enquiries for Australian students
Professor Mike Capra/Faculty of Science
Email: m.capra@uq.edu.au or science.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2310
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent - English, Mathematics B and Chemistry View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 065328E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 29800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science?
There is currently a shortage of well-qualified occupational health and safety professionals, particularly those with an undergraduate degree based on a sound background in the physical, behavioural, psychosocial and life sciences. This program is unique as it addresses psychosocial and mental health issues within the workplace as well as the long recognised chemical, physical, mechanical and biological hazards. For further information, please see http://www.uq.edu.au/health/ohsdegree.
What you can study
The curriculum is based on sound foundations in science, with the first year predominately science courses, but including an introduction to the discipline of occupational health and safety. The subsequent three years of the program focus on specific aspects of occupational health and safety. The final semester of the program is a series of industry placements - either with a single industry partner or up to four separate industry partners.
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science.
Placement courses
There are four courses (#8) of industry placements required in the final semester of the program.
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 4, with entry based on grade point average.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
729201 - B Occupational Hlth&Safety Sc
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent - English, Mathematics B and Chemistry
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent - English, Mathematics B and Chemistry View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 065328E
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 7875
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 29800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science
Careers
Occupational health and safety professionals work to enhance the safety and health of all workers. Occupational health and safety professionals work anywhere there is a workplace, so your future place of work could be as diverse as a remote mine site, a large corporate office, a laboratory or a movie set; within Australia or internationally. On a day-to-day basis OHS professionals are involved in: monitoring and modifying the work environment; delivering education programs, including wellness programs; analysing workplace data; devising, evaluating and implementing OHS management systems; undertaking OHS auditing and inspections; completing accident investigation; ensuring compliance with legislation.
Occupational health and safety graduates enjoy a well paid and diverse career with an ability to work anywhere, including: remote, rural or urban regions; nationally or internationally; across all industries (including: mining, agricultural, retail, hospitality, construction, transport, manufacturing, health care); in government, private sector or consultancy, and enjoy flexible working conditions (including options for part-time work). Graduates from the BOHSSc are eligible to become members of the following professional associations: Safety Institute of Australia; Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia; Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists.
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science
To complete the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #64 from Part A of the BOccHlth&SafeSc List. For honours, a student is required to obtain #64 taking a program modified as listed in Part B of the BOccHlth&SafeSc List (yet to be approved). Refer to BOccHlth&SafeSc rules for further information.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Science.
