Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety

Description

The Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety is designed to develop professional expertise in the identification and anticipation of occupational health and safety hazards in the workplace. The program has been designed to prepare professionals in occupational health and safety with applied knowledge, attitudes, skills, and initiatives in the areas of occupational hygiene, workplace rehabilitation, ergonomics, safety science andoccupational health and safety management. In addition, you will have the option to select from a wide array of electives to suit your personal needs and interests.

CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety provides exposure to a wide variety of hands-on experiences, ensuring ‘work-ready’ graduates with participation in worksite visits and 140 hours of work practicum incorporated. Our strong relationships with industry bodies ensure our program is continually updated with the latest health and safety practices.

On completion, you will be ready for leadership positions with the ability to facilitate, educate, problem solve, and promote health and safety in the workplace in relation to individuals, families, the community and environment.

Requirements

You are required to complete a total of 24 courses including 18 core courses and six courses from a co-plans area as follows:

•Engineering Technology Management
•Exercose and Sports Science
•Environmental Studies
•Environmental Health
•Health Promotion
•Human Resources Management
•Management

Notes

CQUniversity’s health and medical sciences programs have been developed to meet the ever increasing needs of our communities both here in Australia and for the wider global audience. They include the flagship areas of nursing and midwifery, health promotion and occupational health and safety with new offerings in medical science specialisations (pathology, clinical investigation and nutrition), medical imaging, paramedic science, medical sonography and exercise and sport science.

CQUniversity programs are constantly being reviewed and updated in consultation with industry and other stakeholders to ensure that they are relevant and up to date. In fact, our suite of new offerings has been built as a direct response to industry needs by people with specialised industry experience.