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Safety Science
 Safety Science

Description

Safety Science is the application of physical, health and behavioural sciences to the health, safety and well being of people at work and in other activities.

Since Safety Science is about both people and technology, it is an ideal choice for those who are interested in science but who want a people-focused career. Safety is not just about making unsafe things safe. It is about better design, more extensive consideration of how things interact with people and environment, and about better management and control of things that are dangerous.

Industry and commerce is becoming increasingly concerned about the safety of people and also about reducing the impact of commercial activities on the environment. Study in Safety Science gives you the opportunity to qualify as a scientist as well as working a safety professional. It gives you an understanding of the practical safety and environmental issues that concern a scientist at work.

Studying Safety Science at UNSW

Safety Science is offered for postgraduate study through Graduate Diploma and Certificate programs, as well as Masters (Research and/or Coursework) and PhD (Research) degree programs. Please refer to the table below for a list of programs available at UNSW.



Environmental Studies can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
8045 Environmental Studies Specialisation SESCIS8045
   

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Ergonomics can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5669 Ergonomics Specialisation SAFEAS5669
7439 Ergonomics Specialisation SAFEAS7439
8671 Safety Science Specialisation SESCAS8671
8729 Ergonomics Specialisation SAFEAS8729
   

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Fire and Explosion Management can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5676 Fire and Explosion Management Specialisation SESCJS5676
8736 Fire and Explosion Management Specialisation SESCJS8736
   

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Industrial Safety can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
8727 Industrial Safety Specialisation SESCBS8727
   

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Occupational Health and Safety can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
8733 Occupational Health and Safety Specialisation SESCCS8733
8737 Safety, Health and Environment Specialisation SESCCS8737
   

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Occupational Hlth & Safety Mgt can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
7442 Safety Science Specialisation SAFEKS7442
   

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Occupational Medicine can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5674 Occupational Medicine Specialisation SAFEFS5674
8734 Occupational Medicine Specialisation SAFEFS8734
   

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Occupational Rehabilitation can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
7442 Safety Science Specialisation SAFEGS7442
   

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Risk Management can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5668 Risk Management Specialisation RISKES5668
7438 Risk Management Specialisation RISKES7438
8728 Risk Management Specialisation RISKES8728
   

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Safety Science can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5672 Safety Science Specialisation SAFEDS5672
8671 Safety Science Specialisation SAFEDS8671
   

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Safety science can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
7442 Safety Science Specialisation SAFEDS7442
   

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Safety, Health and Environment can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5667 Safety, Health and Environment Specialisation SESCFS5667
7447 Safety, Health and Environment Specialisation SESCFS7447
8737 Safety, Health and Environment Specialisation SAFEFS8737
   

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Transport Safety can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
7442 Safety Science Specialisation SAFELS7442
   

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.