Occupational Health and Safety

About the course

This Graduate Diploma builds advanced capability in occupational health and safety with an emphasis on leadership, quality and safety in healthcare and related settings. You’ll explore key determinants of health and disease and develop skills to interpret evidence and use healthcare data for informed decision-making. The course also provides a pathway into further postgraduate study such as the Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety). The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue a range of roles across sectors where workplace health, safety and risk management are critical. The course supports progression into positions that contribute to safer systems, quality improvement and evidence-based practice in organisations. Possible pathways include project-based roles and research or analytical positions supporting health and safety initiatives. This Graduate Diploma prepares you for professional practice in occupational health and safety within health-related environments.

Living Costs in Parramatta**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2022)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com