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- Postgraduate health, safety and environmental management qualification to expand your career opportunities in a wide range of locations, industries and government.
- Gain advanced knowledge and specialised skills to successfully undertake health, safety and environment advisory or management roles that encompass OHS and environmental management.
- Complete the course in two years full-time or four years part-time.
- Domestic students can choose to study on campus or online.
- Graduates of the QUT Graduate Diploma in OHS or QUT Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health are eligible to complete the Masters program in one year full-time. Graduates from other universities with similar graduate diplomas may be eligible to receive advanced standing based on their completed units.
Highlights
- Postgraduate health, safety and environmental management qualification to expand your career opportunities in a wide range of locations, industries and government.
- Gain advanced knowledge and specialised skills to successfully undertake health, safety and environment advisory or management roles that encompass OHS and environmental management.
- Complete the course in two years full-time.
- Graduates of the QUT Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or QUT Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health are eligible to complete the Masters program in one year full-time.
Why choose this course?
Leading industry professionals are contributors to the development and ongoing sustainment of our programs. They provide insight into emerging trends and are regular guest lecturers and presenters in many of the health, safety and environment subject areas.
There will be an opportunity for students already working in a Health, Safety and Environment or similar role to apply knowledge through work-based activities in some assessments. You may also complete this and gain practical experience by finding a placement at a host organisation or workplace.
You may also access QUT's career mentoring program which connects you with external industry professionals who are able to offer advice and coaching to support your career goals.
Explore this course
The Master of Health, Safety and Environment aims to equip individuals with the specialised skills and advanced knowledge required for professional practice or research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental management (EM). Graduates will have the capacity to lead and influence the development of high standards of OHS and EM.
Traditionally, organisations have employed graduates from various disciplinary areas to fill OHS and EM roles. However, there is an increasing trend for companies and government organisations to seek graduates who can occupy both the OHS and EM roles.
Convergence of the OHS and EM roles is common in mining, manufacturing and construction industries where the production processes have both on-site and off-site impacts. Government and other industries are starting to follow this trend.
Flexible delivery
You can choose to complete the course on campus or online with our flexible study arrangements, and you can choose to study full-time over two years or part-time over four years. Graduates of the QUT Graduate Diploma in OHS or QUT Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health are eligible to complete the masters program in one year full-time. Graduates from other universities with similar graduate diplomas may be eligible to receive advanced standing towards the Master of Health, Safety and Environment based on their completed units.
Careers and outcomes
The course is designed to qualify graduates for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) positions in a wide range of industries. Position titles include: HSE Advisor, HSE Coordinator, HSE Manager, HSE Auditor and Sustainability Manager.
You will gain advanced knowledge and skills to successfully undertake HSE advisory or management roles that encompass OHS and EM, in a wide range of industries and locations.
Professional recognition
The Occupational Health and Safety major of PU80 is accredited with the Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board (AOHSEAB). The Environmental Health major of PU80 is accredited with Environmental Health Australia (EHA).
Possible careers
- Environmental health officer
- Occupational health and safety officer
Note: Online students are also encouraged to attend timetabled on-campus workshops, scheduled for internal students in certain units. The workshops focus on developing practical skills required for the course accreditation with Environmental Health Australia (EHA). If you are an online student and are unable to attend the on-campus workshops, please contact the Course Coordinators, who can help you arrange an alternative activity within the State/Territory where you are located.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: $25,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $37,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $23,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $33,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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