Bachelor of Science (Health, Safety and Environment)

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Create, maintain and manage a safe and healthy workplace, and develop professional skills in critical thinking, information literacy and technology.

Why Study Health, Safety and Environment degree at Curtin Malaysia?

Accreditation & Recognition
Recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board (Safety Institute of Australia) and Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (UK).

Practical Focused
The course focused on learning by doing which you will complete a 100-hour placement in your second year and a 150-hour placement in your third year. This prepares you for employment in a rapidly expanding HSE industry.

Global Mobility 
As the course curriculum of all Curtin campuses are identical, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to the main campus in Perth which also offers the same program on a semester student exchange or to complete your degree.

Affordability 
Tuition fees are one-third of those at our main campus in Perth, Australia for the same courses and qualifications. Cost of living in Malaysia is also considerably lower.

The Campus 
Study in a scenic 1,200-acre garden campus surrounded by lush greenery and offering a unique, conducive study environment and campus experience.

Top 1% Worldwide
Curtin University is ranked in the Top 1% of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of the World Universities (ARWU) 2021.

Career pathway of health, safety and environment

Study period and intake dates

Study Method Full-time
Study Mode On-Campus
Intake February & July 
Duration 3 Years

Course Approval Code and Validity: JPT/BPP(N/862/6/0080)11/24

Course Structure

YEAR 1 SEM 1
• Foundations for Professional Health Practice
• Introduction to Health, Safety and Environment
• Linear Algebra 1
• Foundations of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

YEAR 1 SEM 2
• Introduction to Chemistry
• Human Structure and Function
• Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours
• Introduction to Microbiology and Biohazards

YEAR 2 SEM1
• Workplace Human Factors
• Introduction to Psychology
• Employment and Environment Law
• Promoting Mental Health and Social Inclusion

YEAR 2 SEM 2
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management
• Epidemiology – From Principles to Practice
• Occupational Hygiene
• Health Safety and Environment Professional Practice

YEAR 3 SEM1
• Environmental Systems Management
• Applied Research and Biostatistics
• Injury Management and Workers Compensation
• Health and Safety Technology

YEAR 3 SEM 2
• Toxicology and Diseases
• Emergency Management and Incident Investigation
• Health and Safety Management
• Health and Safety Professional Practice

In this 3 years degree program, the first year is inter-professional. In your second and third years, you’ll 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.

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