OHS is concerned with workplace safety and the injuries and diseases that have a major impact on the work environmental in WA and elsewhere. There are many physical, chemical, biological, psychosocial or organisational hazards that can cause injury, death or disease in the workplace. In Australia, the annual cost of associated ill health is between $15-37 billion every year. Internationally, there are two new cases each minute, bringing more harm to the global community than from road accidents, war, violence and HIV/AIDS combined. Health and Safety professionals work first to prevent then minimise the incidence and impact of workplace hazards.

Our postgraduate degrees include:

• Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Masters of Occupational Health and Safety with majors available in both Environment and Minin

These courses provide advanced training for managers of occupational health and safety operations with increased knowledge and skills in the prevention of disease and injury, as well as providing graduates and other professionals with the knowledge and skills to assist in making the working environment a safer place.

Upon completion of a postgraduate diploma there are a number of study options that students can undertake. Students pursuing studies by higher degree may apply for scholarships. Information about Australian and International student scholarships, and closing dates, can be found on the Curtin Scholarship website.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety - 155410) course, who will complete 3 years of full time on campus study in this course can apply for the Jim Torlach Scholarship. Click here for more information.

Annual Safety Institute of Australia Prize

Each year, the graduating student from the Bachelor of Science (Health and Safety) course with the highest course average mark receives the Annual Safety Institute of Australia, Western Australian Division Prize. This award provides the graduating student with Professional Recognition within the OHS industry.