Master of Occupational Health & Safety

About the course

This Master of Occupational Health and Safety combines integrated teaching and research to build advanced capability in workplace health and safety practice. You will develop technical expertise to address complex OH&S issues, with a strong focus on communication skills needed to implement effective strategies. Developed with industry input, the course includes advanced risk management and specialist topics, culminating in a research-based capstone workplace project in occupational health and safety.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue specialist roles focused on improving safety, wellbeing and compliance across diverse industries. Typical opportunities include health and safety advisor/officer, occupational health and safety inspector, compliance coordinator, safety and wellbeing officer, ergonomist, occupational hygienist, and environmental health officer. The course prepares you to apply evidence-based OH&S approaches, risk management and communication skills in professional workplace settings at a master’s level in occupational health and safety.

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***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)