Occupational and Environmental Health - M5018
Graduate diploma
This course gives health professionals the attitudes, skills and knowledge necessary to responsibly provide preventive health services to both reduce the health impacts of disease and injury and assist to systematically address hazards arising from workplaces and within communities.
The course caters for the special needs of medical practitioners, nurses, allied health personnel, scientists or OHS managers wishing to develop adaptable and responsible skills as OHS and environmental health practitioners. The course is offered by off-campus learning however compulsory block attendance is required each semester.
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
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Start date |
Semester one (February), Semester two (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Diploma of Occupational and Environmental Health |
Alternative exits |
"The combination of online and block classes on campus is a real strength of the Occupational and Environmental Health course – it permits self-paced learning and encourages in-depth and frequent discussion with fellow students and the teachers."
- Mina, Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a non-cognate discipline with at least a pass (50%) average AND one year of work experience in the field of occupational health and/or safety. A current CV highlighting work experience in occupational health and/or safety must be provided.
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An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline* with at least a pass (50%) average.
*Relevant cognate disciples include: medical, nursing, allied health, (other health related degree e.g. psychology, public health, environmental health, paramedic, imaging (radiology, nuclear medicine), biomedical engineering, dietetics/nutrition, pharmacy, social work, medical science/biomedical science/immunology, health science, laboratory science, science, and health economics).
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure can be viewed in the Handbook. You can also view the course map.
Making the application
Future students
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2025 are:
A$34,700
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.