Program requirements

The program requirements (course list and program rules (PDF, 166KB)) set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program. 

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Compulsory - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major - a course required for this major
  • Required for Major - a course required for this major
  • Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
  • Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules

Year 1 - Semester 1

Course Code & Title Requirements
BIOM1051 Introductory Cellular Physiology Compulsory
CHEM1090 Introductory Chemistry1
OR
CHEM1100 Chemistry 1 ]
Compulsory
OHSS1000 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Compulsory
NEUR1020 The Brain and Behavioural Sciences Compulsory
  1. For students entering without a SA or higher in Senior Chemistry or equivalent.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Course Code & Title Requirements
BIOM1052 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for Pharmacy Compulsory
CHEM1100 Chemistry 11
OR
CHEM1200 Chemistry 2 ]
Compulsory
OHSS21002 Occupational Health and Safety: An Industry Perspective Compulsory
PHYS1171 Physical Basis of Biological Systems Compulsory
  1. For students entering without a SA or higher in Senior Chemistry or equivalent.
  2. From Semester 1 2021, OHSS2100 replaces OHSS1100. Students who have already completed OHSS1100 are exempt from completing OHSS2100. 

Year 2 - Semester 1

Course Code & Title Requirements
MGTS1601 Organisational Behaviour Compulsory
OHSS2000 Occupational Health Compulsory
OHSS2001 Occupational Safety Science Compulsory
Elective
OR
CHEM1200 Chemistry 21 ]
Elective
  1. For students entering without a SA or higher in Senior Chemistry or equivalent.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Course Code & Title Requirements
ANAT1005 Anatomical Basis of Human Movement Compulsory
LAWS2800 Occupational Health & Safety Law Compulsory
OHSS3004 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Compulsory
STAT1201 Analysis of Scientific Data Compulsory

Year 3 - Semester 1

Course Code & Title Requirements
ENVM3103 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management and Planning Compulsory
OHSS3000 Occupational Hygiene 1 Compulsory
OHSS3001 Physical Ergonomics Compulsory
Elective Elective

Year 3 - Semester 2

Course Code & Title Requirements
OHSS3002 Risk Management Compulsory
OHSS3003 Occupational Hygiene 2 Compulsory
PSYC3062 Introduction to Human Factors Compulsory
PLAN3001 Applied Research Method Compulsory

Year 4 - Semester 1

Course Code & Title Requirements
OHSS4012 Industry Placement 1 (4 units) Compulsory
OHSS4014 Industry Research Project in Occupational Health and Safety Science (4 units) Compulsory

Year 4 - Semester 2

Course Code & Title Requirements
ENGG4020 Systems Safety Engineering Compulsory
OHSS4000 Professional Practice & Emerging Issues in Occupational Health & Safety Compulsory
OHSS4004 Research & Evaluation of Interventions in OHS Compulsory
Elective Elective