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Master of Occupational Health & Safety Extension

Masters.
University of Wollongong

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Occupational Health and Safety Extension combines integrated coursework and research-focused study to help you address complex workplace health and safety challenges. You can specialise in health promotion or OH&S research while developing advanced technical knowledge in risk management, hazards and hygiene, safety systems, ergonomics and human factors, epidemiology and toxicology, WHS law, and research methods. This is a Master coursework qualification in occupational health and safety.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for specialist and leadership roles supporting safer workplaces across government, industry and consulting. Career paths may include health and safety advisor/officer, occupational hygienist, WHS inspector, ergonomist, environmental health officer, compliance coordinator, and safety and wellbeing officer. You’ll be equipped to manage WHS systems, investigate hazards, support regulatory compliance and contribute to evidence-based health and safety improvement as a Master coursework qualification in occupational health and safety.


Living Costs in Wollongong**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 16 - 21
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,452 - 1,921
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,188 - 1,572
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 7
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***


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

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2 years

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Autumn, Spring

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Wollongong

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3052

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG SOUTH WEST SYDNEY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconUNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

30% of tuition fees

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