Postgraduate Study in Occupational Health
Overview
Occupational Health is available as an endorsement for:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc)
Programmes are taught through the Otago Medical School – Dunedin Campus and are designed to offer training in occupational health and safety for health science and other graduates who may wish to pursue a career in health and safety and for those who may be working in the field already.
The programme covers hazard identification, risk assessment, hazard management (including legislation), occupational diseases, rehabilitation, occupational hygiene, toxicology, and research methods.
Information for new applicants
Candidates for the postgraduate diploma must either be graduates or hold an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of tertiary study. Admission is always subject to the approval of the Board of the Division of Health Sciences, which will require evidence of ability to undertake advanced academic study.
There is a compulsory block-teaching weekend for each occupational health paper which is held in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine in Dunedin.
Papers
See the full list of Occupational Health (OCCH) papers.
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Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Postgraduate qualifications
Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.
Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc)
A one- or two-year postgraduate degree encompassing coursework and/or research in a chosen area of specialisation
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc)
A one-year part-time (or one semester full-time) programme for health professionals who want to increase knowledge and skills in a specific area of practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc)
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) programme for health professionals who want to increase knowledge and skills in a specific area of practice
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Papers
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Contacts
Occupational Health Secretary
Department of Preventive and Social Medicine
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin
Tel +64 3 479 7201
Fax +64 3 479 7298
Email occupational.health@otago.ac.nz
Website otago.ac.nz/dsm-psm/postgraduate/PGCertHealSc-PGDipHealSc/index.html
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