Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety in Sydney Australia | Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
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Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
35,480
(c. USD24,905.29)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety equips students with advanced leadership capabilities for enhancing quality and safety in healthcare delivery. This curriculum examines the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, and social factors influencing health and illness, while establishing strong foundations in epidemiology and healthcare data utilization for informed decision-making. Serving as a pathway program, it enables progression to the Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) for professionals seeking continued academic advancement.
The program thoroughly investigates how socioeconomic conditions, lifestyle factors, biological mechanisms, and social contexts impact health outcomes, while developing expertise in epidemiological methods and healthcare analytics for evidence-based practice.
For professionals pursuing ongoing career growth, this qualification serves as a gateway to the Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) through additional postgraduate study.
1 year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An undergraduate or higher degree in a relevant health-related discipline
Or
A graduate diploma or graduate certificate in any discipline and two years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
Tuition
AUD
35,480