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Occupational Health and Safety

CQUniversity Australia
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 23,280 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location Rockhampton, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Occupational Health and Safety at CQUniversity Australia is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Occupational Health and Safety programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: AUD 23,280 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Occupational Health and Safety programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Safety and Accident Phenomenology
  2. Human Factors in Complex Systems
  3. Fatigue Risk Management
  4. Exposures and Health Risk
  5. Evidence-Informed OHS Practice
  6. Safety Systems and Regulation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements
For entry into the Graduate Diploma of OHS, you are required to possess one of the following:
  • an undergraduate degree; or
  • five years\' experience in a safety science related role in upper or middle management; or
  • three years\' experience in a safety science related role and a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Work Health and Safety.

Students applying on the basis of experience may be required to provide evidence of writing skills.

Entry to the program must be approved by the Head of Program or Discipline Lead.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 23,280 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students

Tuition fees: AUD 23,280 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact CQUniversity Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About CQUniversity Australia

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CQUniversity Australia

Rockhampton, Australia

Central Queensland University is an Australian public university based in central Queensland. CQUniversity is the only Australian university with a campus presence in every mainland state. Its...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months