M5018 Graduate Diploma of Occupational and Environmental Health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Graduate Diploma of Occupational and Environmental Health (M5018) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, graduate diploma course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Alfred Hospital. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 48
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- 2 years part time
- Campus
- Alfred Hospital
- On campus, Multi-modal
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This course, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, gives health professionals the attitude, skills and knowledge necessary to responsibly provide preventive health services to both reduce the health impacts of disease and injury and assist to systematically address hazards arising from workplaces and within communities. The course caters for the special needs of medical practitioners, nurses, allied health personnel, scientists or OHS managers wishing to develop adaptable and responsible skills as OHS and environmental health practitioners. The course is offered by off-campus learning however compulsory block attendance is required each semester.
Course structure
Core units48 credit points
- MPH5241Introduction to occupational health and safetyNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5243Chemical and biological hazardsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5222Assessment and control of workplace hazardsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5244Humans, work and physical hazardsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5040Introductory epidemiologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5242Psychosocial work environmentNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5203Environmental influences on healthNo reviews yet6 cp
- MPH5276Safety management systemsNo reviews yet6 cp
The handbook's description of this structure
The course comprises 48 credit points of Occupational and Environmental Health studies.
In these studies, you will gain an introduction to occupational health and safety, in identifying risks and hazards in the workplace and understanding the epidemiology of occupational and environmental diseases and injuries. You will learn to prevent and manage such risks and hazards and to implement occupational safety systems in the workplace.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 48 points
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
You must complete:
- MPH5241 Introduction to occupational health and safety
- MPH5243 Chemical and biological hazards
- MPH5222 Assessment and control of workplace hazards
- MPH5244 Humans, work and physical hazards
- MPH5040 Introductory epidemiology
- MPH5242 Psychosocial work environment
- MPH5203 Environmental influences on health
- MPH5276 Safety management systems
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical framework which governs occupational health and safety practice and the obligations of industry in regard to the environment
- 2
access, critically appraise and integrate hazard information from published studies and other relevant sources in the occupational and environmental health literature to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement and responsibility in an occupational and environmental health professional and/or management role
- 3
recognise and evaluate the level of exposure and assess the degree of risk to health from workplace and environmental hazards and provide advice on appropriate control measures in the workplace and the community
- 4
demonstrate an understanding of the factors underlying risk perception and be able to effectively and sensitively communicate - in both written reports and oral presentations - these risks to exposed people in the workplace and the community
- 5
identify and make recommendations about preventative programs and environmental advice to occupational health services
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
More information
Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the Master of Occupational and Environmental Health (M6026).
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB).
Notes for students
Semester 2 commencement is available for part-time study only.
Other information
This course, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, gives health professionals the attitude, skills and knowledge necessary to responsibly provide preventive health services to both reduce the health impacts of disease and injury and assist to systematically address hazards arising from workplaces and within communities. The course caters for the special needs of medical practitioners, nurses, allied health personnel, scientists or OHS managers wishing to develop adaptable and responsible skills as OHS and environmental health practitioners. The course is offered by off-campus learning however compulsory block attendance is required each semester.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Professor Karen Walker-Bone
- Dr Ewan MacFarlane
Common questions
How long is Graduate Diploma of Occupational and Environmental Health?
1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Graduate Diploma of Occupational and Environmental Health?
At Alfred Hospital.
How do I plan my Graduate Diploma of Occupational and Environmental Health units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.
Course details
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF level
- Level 8
- Credit points
- 48
- Full time
- 1 Years
- Part time
- 2 Years
- Maximum time
- 4 years
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- CRICOS code
- 037854D
- Abbreviation
- GradDipOccEnvHlth
- Award title
- Graduate Diploma of Occupational and Environmental Health