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About the course
The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is designed for graduates with prior study in OHS or occupational hygiene who want advanced, industry-relevant capability. You’ll build specialist knowledge in WHS risk management, human factors and ergonomics, epidemiology and toxicology, WHS law, safety systems, and workplace hazards and hygiene. Flexible delivery blends online study with short on-campus block sessions using UOW’s OHS laboratory. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue specialist roles focused on improving workplace health, safety and compliance across many industries. Typical opportunities include health and safety advisor/officer, OHS inspector, occupational hygienist, environmental health officer, ergonomist, safety and wellbeing officer, and compliance coordinator. The qualification supports work in organisations managing WHS systems, audits, hazard control and regulatory obligations in complex workplaces. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Living Costs in Wollongong**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320 |
Average Salary***
