Course overview
Gain the expertise for a diverse career in the expanding area of occupational health and safety.
In this course, you will learn how to create, maintain and manage safe and healthy workplaces.
To begin with, you will study inter-professional health units with students from across health sciences, before focusing on your discipline.
You'll learn how to identify and manage risks and hazards; contribute to decision-making; and improve health and safety to prevent injuries and illness in the workplace.
You’ll also develop skills in critical thinking, information literacy and technology.
In your final year, you’ll build your expertise in industry environments with a 100-hour placement in semester one, followed by a 150-hour placement in semester two.
Career outcomes
Occupational and environmental health professional roles across Australia are expected to grow by almost 20% by 2034.¹
Careers
- Health, safety and wellbeing advisor
- Safety superintendent
- Workplace safety inspector
- Corporate safety manager/director
Industries
- Minerals and energy
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Transport
- Education
- Healthcare
- Government
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board (Safety Institute of Australia), and accredited in the UK by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
Why study 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.
Highly rated course
Rated #1 in WA for full-time employment and median salary in undergraduate health services and support. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Hear from our students
"My passion for promoting workplace safety led me to study Health, Safety and Environment. I chose to study at Curtin because the course is internationally accredited, and I believe it's one of the best in Australia. In addition to theory, I've learnt teamwork, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills during my studies. I hope to work as a fly-in-fly-out health and safety advisor once I graduate."
Kershav Maharaj
Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment)
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Course structure
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Other study options
Double degrees
You can study Health and Safety as part of a double degree with Health Promotion.
Entry requirements
To study this course, you must meet the entry criteria:
- course ATAR, or equivalent, demonstrated via an accepted entry pathway
- any course-specific requirements
- English language requirement.
Guaranteed entry
If you achieve the guaranteed ATAR/selection rank for this course and meet all other entry requirements, you’re guaranteed a place in this course.
Entry pathways
There are different ways to meet our academic entry requirements. Choose the option that best suits the highest level of education that you’ve achieved.
Curious how students entered this course? See the entry pathways other students have taken.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive study credit or support based on your previous experience or personal circumstances.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Special consideration
If your studies were affected by circumstances beyond your control, you may be eligible for special consideration when applying to Curtin. This process is available to new applicants only and allows your application to be assessed in light of those circumstances.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
*The indicative first-year fee is based on a standard full-time study load of 200 credit points.
This fee is a guide only. Your total fee may vary depending on the units you choose, your study load or if your course includes additional requirements. For more information on fees, see other fees and charges.
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Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
How to apply
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Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
I’m in year 12 or applying for Medicine
If you’re in year 12 or recently finished high school, you’ll need to apply through TISC.
You’ll apply through TISC no matter what you studied in high school, whether that was:
- ATAR
- General subjects
- Certificate IV
- or completing UniReady in Schools program.
TISC has different application dates to Curtin. Visit the TISC website for all important dates, including application deadlines.
I have finished high school
If you’re not a current year 12 student or recent graduate, you’re considered a non school leaver and you’ll apply directly to Curtin.
The only exception is Medicine, which must be applied for through TISC.
You’ll apply directly to Curtin if you are:
- a high school graduate who finished school last year or earlier
- transferring from another university
- returning to study or using your professional experience to qualify
- progressing from a VET or TAFE qualification or bridging program
- a current Curtin student changing courses or campuses.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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