Course code: #344
These are mandatory and all come with course.
The Bachelor of Social Science (Occupational Health and Safety) will provide students with a broad-based understanding of the principles and practices of work health and safety for preventing injury and disease in workplaces.
UOW's OHS programs have been developed with industry to address the complex nature of occupational health and safety in the workplace.
The specialised knowledge and skills developed throughout the major will allow graduates to address the complex nature of workplace issues confidently.
The Occupational Health and Safety major provides an understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation, the rights and responsibilities of the key stakeholders, and concepts and strategies in the management of work health and safety.
This includes the development of skills in OHS risk management, including identification of common workplace hazards, risk assessment procedures and risk control strategies.
$44,439
| Cost of living | 1 person | $8,052 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $15,063 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $29,376 |
If you do not already meet the English requirements for your chosen course, you can complete an English course at UOW College Australia.
UOW also recognises English language courses offered by some other colleges in Sydney.
A guide to the length of the English course you may need to study is provided below.
Please note that this table should only be considered a guide. Lower Writing scores may mean you'll need to study English for longer.
| Score at time of application | Estimated time required to reach IELTS entry score (weeks) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | TOEFL | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 6.5 | 86 | 12 | ||||
| 6.0 | 70 | 6* | 12 | 18 | ||
| 5.5 | 54 | 6# | 12 | 18 | 24 | |
| 5.0 | 40 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | |
| 4.5 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | |
| 4.0 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | |
| 3.5 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | |
| 3.0 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 48+ | |
* for students with 6.0 overall but 5.5 in either reading or writing
# for students with 5.5 overall but less than 5.0 in reading or writing
Applicants must have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to completing 13 years of schooling in Australia.
To succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications.
This is particularly important for degrees with a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
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