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Master of Health (Workplace Health and Safety) (Online)

Masters.
Federation University

600

in world overall ranking*

70

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Master of Health (Workplace Health and Safety) is designed for WHS professionals seeking to strengthen leadership and evidence-based practice in planning, implementing and evaluating workplace safety interventions. Coursework draws on graduate diploma content in the first year, with a stronger research focus in the second year including a supervised research project evaluating an intervention in a real workplace context. It is delivered online with some compulsory on-campus blocks for selected subjects.

Career outcome

Graduates may progress into senior and specialist WHS roles across a wide range of industries, applying advanced practice and research skills to improve organisational safety performance. Typical roles include senior health and safety advisor or manager, WHS coordinator, OHS professional/advisor, national safety advisor/manager, OHS trainer, auditor, quality and OHS officer, dangerous goods safety officer, and occupational/industrial hygienist. This is a master’s qualification in workplace health and safety.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$9,537 per year

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Information

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2 years

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March, July

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Online

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DHN9.WH

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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20% of tuition fees

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