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Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology

Postgraduate | ECU-OHT-MAS | 2024

Become a workplace health and safety expert

Learn how to identify hazards in high-risk environments, like mining, manufacturing and construction workplaces. Assess chemical, physical and biological dangers, and learn to introduce appropriate safety measures.

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Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
2 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
12

Price from
$15,300
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology

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Career opportunities

Graduates of this course are in demand to handle the many issues relating to occupational hygiene in both Australia and internationally. Graduates are suitable for roles as occupational hygiene technicians or occupational hygienists in a range of industries including the mining, oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, government and non-government sectors, and consulting.

Possible future job titles:

Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Hygiene Technician, Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygiene Technician.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS). Students enrolled into the MOHT can apply for free 12-month student membership with BOHS.

Students can apply for membership with Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH). Students enrolled into the Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology can join the AIOH as an Associate member before they graduate, and can get the first year of membership free. Completion of the Master of Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology will allow students a pathway to full membership.

The course is Accredited by: British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) and the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).

Career outlook

Environmental Health Officers:
$86K to $111K
Occupational & Environmental Health Professionals:
$86K to $111K
Occupational Health and Safety Advisers:
$86K to $111K

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