Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety (Honours) CU09
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - ROK (select students multi-modal) |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 48 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences |
| Entry: | direct (more info) |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Email ahs-program3@cqu.edu.au or phone 07 4930 9661 |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | ROK - 041511D |
Program aim
The degree enhances the professional skills that students acquired in their primary degree by allowing students to access more rigorously the links between the theoretical bases and practice. The degree also develops skills in problem analysis and research which can be applied at the professional level.
Program structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 48 units of credit as outlined below:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Term 1 (T1) | |
| HMSC19028 | Research Methodologies (Honours) |
| HMSC19027 | Literature, Research & Policy Anlysis |
| HMSC19032 | Thesis A |
| Year 1 - Term 2 (T2) | |
| HMSC19033 | Thesis B |
Recommended study schedules for this program can be obtained from your program administrator.
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Entry
The following factors are taken into account in selection and admission of Honours candidates:
- the applicant's academic record
- the availability of an appropriate supervisor or supervisors for the applicant, and agreement between the applicant and nominated supervisor(s) on a suitable dissertation topic
- the lapse in time since an applicant qualified for the award of a bachelor degree
Graduates with a Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, who have demonstrated outstanding performance (GPA minimum 5.0) in the final two years of the degree, may apply for entry into the honours degree program.
However, candidates whose levels of achievement fall below these admission requirements for any particular year, may apply to the faculty concerned for special consideration of their applications.