Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

No, this course is not available to international students studying in Australia. International students can only take this course externally (online) in their country of origin.

This course has national accreditation from the Australian Occupational Health and Safety Education Accreditation Board and international accreditation from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) (UK). Upon graduating, you are eligible to apply for IOSH membership and certification with the Safety Institute of Australia.

Yes, it is possible to exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety once you have completed certain units.

The 2026 domestic fee-paying first-year indicative fee is $27,864, based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Fees are indicative only and may vary depending on the units you choose. This is a domestic fee-paying (DFP) place, which is not Commonwealth supported, but students may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance.

You need a bachelor degree, preferably with a health, science or management related background, or a graduate certificate in occupational health and safety from a recognised tertiary institution. You must also meet Curtin's English language requirements, including an IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5 with minimum scores of 6 in each component (Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening).