UNSW Handbook Program - Safety Science

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Safety Science - 5672

Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	Contact: http://www.safesci.unsw.edu.au
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Typical Duration: 1 Years
	Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
	Min UOC Per Semester: 3
	Max UOC Per Semester: 27
	Min UOC For Award: 48
	Award(s):
	Graduate Diploma (Specialisation)

Program Description

The Graduate Diploma in Safety Science is a graduate program of study for students with a health and safety background intending to become safety professionals. It is the second stage in a fully articulated sequence of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Science and Technology programs in safety science or occupational health and safety. The program requires 48 units of credit, is normally completed in one year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study and is available in on campus and off campus study modes.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Please contact the School of Safety Science for information.

Program Structure

NOTE: Due to variations in course offerings for this program, students are advised to contact the school of Risk and Safety Sciences for the latest information on course availability and program requirements. Please see http://www.riskandsafety.unsw.edu.au for more information and contact details.

Fundamental Knowledge Courses (6 UOC)

(Advanced Standing may be awarded to students who can establish that they have equivalent knowledge in these courses).

SESC6010 Descriptive Statistics (3 UOC)
SESC6110 Physical Principles Safety 1 (3 UOC)

Core Courses (30 UOC)

SAFE9411 Principles of Ergonomics (6 UOC)
SESC8031 SSHE Law (6 UOC)
SESC9101 Occupational Health and Safety (6 UOC)
SESC9201 Safety Risk Management (6 UOC)
SESC9301 SHE Risks (6 UOC)

Exemption but not necessarily Advanced Standing may be awarded to students who can establish that they have equivalent knowledge in these courses. Where exemption is granted students will be required to substitute other approved postgraduate courses.

Elective courses - 12 UOC

Electives may be chosen from the elective courses offered in the Master of Safety Science program, or from other Schools within the University, subject to the approval of both the relevant program authorities. The range of electives available in off-campus mode is more restricted than for internal students.

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the school office for further information.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Area(s) of Specialisation

Safety Science

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