Master of Occupational Health and Safety

What you will study

To graduate you must complete the following:

Year 1

• Principles and Practice of Work Health and Safety
• Work Health and Safety Science
• Work Health and Safety Legal Systems
• Human Factors and Occupational Ergonomics
• Occupational Hazards and Control
• The Psychosocial Work Environment
• Organisational Safety
• Work Health and Safety Intervention Project

Year 2

• Research Design and Methods

Research Option

Complete the following two courses:

• Research Investigation 1
• Research Investigation 2 (24 credit points)

OR

Industry Option

Complete one of the following courses:

• Occupational Hygiene Project
• Industry Project Investigation (24 credit points)

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

You must have:

• Successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or
• A minimum of 8 years professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than 8 years may also be considered.

To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience.

English language requirements

You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed in a manner consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.

Find out if you might be eligible by contacting the university.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

• Safety Assurance Advisor
• Ergonomics Specialist
• Human Factors Consultant, Engineer or Researcher
• Human Centred Design Specialist
• Usability Specialist
• Data Scientist
• Safety Manager
• Construction Manager
• Site or Environmental Health and Safety Officer
• Safety and  Compliance Manager
• Occupational Hygienist
• OHS Manager or Advisor
• Health and Safety Manager or Coordinator
• Safety Systems Advisor
• Exposure Scientist
• Academic
• Work Health and Safety (WHS) Consultant

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $34,560 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Additional expenses:

• Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $365 maximum fee for 2026.
• Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks and equipment.

The amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis. These fees should only be used as a guide.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.