{"id":869,"date":"2023-03-08T06:17:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T06:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/undergraduate\/bachelor-applied-geology-4\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T06:26:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T06:26:14","slug":"bachelor-health-safety-environment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/undergraduate\/bachelor-health-safety-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Health, Safety and Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column869_e67328-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column869_e67328-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column869_e67328-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column869_e67328-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column869_e67328-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column869_e67328-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column869_e67328-0f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column869_e67328-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column869_e67328-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column869_e67328-0f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialise in identifying and managing workplace risks to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This course prepares you for a diverse career in the expanding area of occupational health and safety. You will learn how to create, maintain and manage a safe and healthy workplace, and develop professional skills in critical thinking, information literacy and technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first year is inter-professional and taken with other health sciences students. In your second and third years, you\u2019ll learn how to identify and manage risks and hazards, participate effectively in decision-making processes and improve health and safety to prevent injuries and illness in the workplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will complete a 100-hour placement in your second year and a 150-hour placement in your third year to develop important practical skills and to experience real work environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"table-block\" data-segment=\"all\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Perth, Malaysia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study method<\/strong><\/td><td>Full-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study mode<\/strong><\/td><td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Intake<\/strong><\/td><td>February or July<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Health, Safety and Environment?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ll get to apply and integrate knowledge and practice of occupational health to enhance the safety and well-being of populations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll get to apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse issues relevant to occupational health and think creatively in the generation of solutions to problems.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll get to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information and evidence from the range of resources applicable to practice.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll get to communicate effectively with a range of people including community groups, workers, employers, statutory authorities and their representatives and other professionals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use scientific methods and technologies with an understanding of their advantages and limitations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can demonstrate your ability for self-directed and lifelong learning through self-accepted responsibility.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll get to recognise and apply international standards and perspectives within occupational settings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity including the impact of cultural and social factors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can demonstrate professionalism and capacity for leadership and be able to work independently, collaboratively and ethically.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block accordions\" role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n\n    <div class=\"accordions__container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"entry-requirements\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Entry requirements<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"entry-requirements\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">English requirements<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Score<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">International English Language Testing System (IELTS)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Overall 6.5 (no individual band below 6.0)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">79 (band minimum W-21, L-13, R-13, S-18)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">SPM 1119 English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">GCE &#8216;A&#8217; Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">E<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">GCE &#8216;O&#8217; Level<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\">Cut-off scores<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GCE-A Level\/STPM (best of 3 subjects)<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UEC (best of 5 selected subjects)<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HKDSE<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IB<\/td>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6)<\/td>\n<td>60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ATAR (including WACE\/SACE\/HCE\/VCE)<\/td>\n<td>70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>WAUFP (CPS)<\/td>\n<td>54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India (CBSE)<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India (HSC)<\/td>\n<td>65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pakistan<\/td>\n<td>75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sri Lanka<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Course prerequisites<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Science<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"professional-recognition\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Professional recognition<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"professional-recognition\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"credit-for-previous-study\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Credit for previous study<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"credit-for-previous-study\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Diploma applications will be treated on case to case basis.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"career-opportunities\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Career opportunities<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"career-opportunities\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>\u2022 Environmental Health and Safety Specialist<br \/>\n\u2022 Corporate Health and Safety Director<br \/>\n\u2022 Food Safety Inspector<br \/>\n\u2022 Health and Safety Engineer<br \/>\n\u2022 Web application developer<br \/>\n\u2022 OSHA Inspector<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"course-structure\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Course structure<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"course-structure\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1<br \/>\n<\/strong>Science Fundamentals for Health and Safety<br \/>\nFoundations for Professional Health Practice<br \/>\nFoundations of Biostatistics and Epidemiology<br \/>\nIntroduction to Health, Safety and Environment<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2<br \/>\n<\/strong>Introduction to Chemistry<br \/>\nImagining Health in Social and Cultural Contexts<br \/>\nHuman Structure and Function<br \/>\nIntroduction to Microbiology and Biohazards<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1<br \/>\n<\/strong>Employment and Environment Law<br \/>\nPromoting Mental Health and Social Inclusion<br \/>\nIntroduction to Psychology<br \/>\nWorkplace Human Factors<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2<br \/>\n<\/strong>Health Safety and Environment Professional Practice<br \/>\nEpidemiology \u2013 From Principles to Practice<br \/>\nRisk Assessment and Risk Management<br \/>\nOccupational Hygiene<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1<br \/>\n<\/strong>Injury Management and Workers Compensation<br \/>\nHealth and Safety Technology<br \/>\nApplied Research and Biostatistics<br \/>\nEnvironmental Systems Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2<br \/>\n<\/strong>Health and Safety Professional Practice<br \/>\nHealth and Safety Management<br \/>\nEmergency Management and Incident Investigation<br \/>\nToxicology and Diseases<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"course-fee\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Course fee<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"course-fee\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>RM35,500 per annum for local student<\/p>\n<p>RM43,500 per annum for international student<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>*The indicative course fee shown on the Letter of Offer might vary from the actual course fee according to the units undertaken. The indicative fee is just a guide as to what the course fee will be, until semester enrolment is completed.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/copyright-and-accuracy\/\">View course information disclaimer<\/a><br \/>This page was last updated on 5 November 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Specialise in identifying and managing workplace risks to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.&nbsp; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":824,"menu_order":40,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-869","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/869","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=869"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/869\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}