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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Occupational Hygiene

  • Masters (Coursework)

Graduate job-ready as a specialist occupational hygienist, working to create healthier workplaces.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
5738, 106960D
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$44,960 per year / $67,440 total

About this course

Graduate job-ready as a specialist occupational hygienist, working to create healthier workplaces.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree in science, engineering or health sciences, with two or more first-year, university-level science courses that cover human anatomy, human physiology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and/or physics.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • a bachelor's degree in science, engineering or health sciences, with two or more first-year, university-level science courses that cover human anatomy, human physiology, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and/or physics.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Occupational Hygiene are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Gather the technical and managerial skills you need to be work-ready when you graduate.
  • Make a real impact on the future of the industry with your own research.
  • Kickstart a career in an industry with high demand for well-prepared graduates, both in Australia and internationally.
  • Gain the professional recognition of an accreditation.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
86.1%
Overall satisfaction
79.2%
Skill scale
73%
Teaching scale
77.9%
Employed full-time
$73k
Average salary