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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment)

  • Bachelor

This course equips students with the skills to create, maintain, and manage safe and healthy workplaces, emphasizing critical thinking, information literacy, and technology. It includes interprofessional studies, risk management, and practical placements totaling 250 hours.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 semesters full-time
Course Code
B-HLSFENV, 064468A
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$9,300 per year
International Fees
$43,640 per year / $130,920 total
ATAR
70

About this course

Overview

In this course, you will learn how to create, maintain and manage a safe and healthy workplace. You'll also develop skills in critical thinking, information literacy and technology.

In your first year, you'll study interprofessional course units with students from other disciplines.

In your second and third years, you'll learn how to identify and manage risks and hazards; participate in decision-making processes; and improve health and safety to prevent injuries and illness in the workplace.

You'll complete a 100-hour placement in semester one and a 150-hour placement in semester two of your final year of study. These experiences will build your practical expertise in industry environments.

Double degrees

You can study Health and Safety as part of a double degree with a Bachelor of Science (Health Promotion).

What jobs can the Health, Safety and Environment course lead to?Careers
  • Health and safety officer/consultant
Industries
  • Minerals and energy
  • Construction
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Transport
  • Government
What you'll learn
  • apply and integrate knowledge and practice of occupational health to enhance the safety and well-being of populations
  • apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse issues relevant to occupational health and think creatively in the generation of solutions to problems
  • access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information and evidence from the range of resources applicable to practice
  • communicate effectively with a range of people including community groups, workers, employers, statutory authorities and their representatives and other professionals
  • use scientific methods and technologies with an understanding of their advantages and limitations
  • demonstrate ability for self-directed and lifelong learning through self-accepted responsibility
  • recognise and apply international standards and perspectives within occupational settings
  • demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity including the impact of cultural and social factors
  • demonstrate professionalism and capacity for leadership and be able to work independently, collaboratively and ethically
Why study Health, Safety and Environment at Curtin?Professional recognition

Nationally accredited by the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board (Safety Institute of Australia) and internationally accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (UK).

Work experience

Build your practical expertise in industry environments through 250 hours of professional work placements.

Transferrable skills

Develop your professional skills in critical thinking, information literacy and technology.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

You're considered a high school leaver if you:

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

  • Guaranteed ATAR 70
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.

  • Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

At least Mathematics Applications ATAR and one ATAR science course from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biology, Integrated Science, Physics or Psychology.

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

  • Portfolio entry

Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.

  • UniReady

If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.

  • Certificate IV + English Competency

The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).

  • Indigenous applicant

If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

  • STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

Written English and MC Quantitative

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply and integrate knowledge and practice of occupational health to enhance the safety and well-being of populations
  • apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse issues relevant to occupational health and think creatively in the generation of solutions to problems
  • access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information and evidence from the range of resources applicable to practice
  • communicate effectively with a range of people including community groups, workers, employers, statutory authorities and their representatives and other professionals
  • use scientific methods and technologies with an understanding of their advantages and limitations
  • demonstrate ability for self-directed and lifelong learning through self-accepted responsibility
  • recognise and apply international standards and perspectives within occupational settings
  • demonstrate an appreciation of cultural diversity including the impact of cultural and social factors
  • demonstrate professionalism and capacity for leadership and be able to work independently, collaboratively and ethically

Career pathways

Careers
  • Health and safety officer/consultant
Industries
  • Minerals and energy
  • Construction
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Transport
  • Government

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Perth
  • Curtin University Malaysia

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Curtin University.
77.9%
Overall satisfaction
80.9%
Skill scale
61.3%
Teaching scale
68.1%
Employed full-time
$72.4k
Average salary
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