About Bachelor Of Environmental And Occupational Health And Safety in University of Newcastle
What you will study
This multi-disciplinary course equips you with in-depth knowledge and experience in the fields of environmental health and occupational health and safety (OHS).
Delivered in partnership with the PSB Academy in Singapore, you’ll explore academic content and theoretical principles within a Singapore context and with an Asian perspective on professional practice. You will:
- Gain extensive knowledge in environmental and OHS management and professional practice, applied engineering, and applied science relevant to environmental and occupational health and safety.
- Discover the broad field of Singaporean and global environmental and OHS policy and practice.
- Develop critical research skills that will set you in good stead for life-long learning in the field of environmental health and OHS.
Career opportunities
UON graduates are very employable and highly regarded. Many of our graduates have advanced rapidly in their careers and are now in management roles around the globe.
Following graduation, choose from a wide range of rewarding professional and management roles. Examples include working as a consultant, trainer, or in-plant environmental and safety advisor.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with 13 points or from ISC with 83%
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6 With minimum of 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL : 60 Overall score between 60-78 with the following scores in each band-
- Reading= 13-18
- Listening= 12-19
- Speaking= 18-19
- Writing= 21-23
- PTE : 50 Overall score of 50-57
University of Newcastle Highlights
University type |
Public |
Rank |
207 in World |
Intake type |
Semester based |
Programs |
Over 180 |
No. of Campuses |
5 |
Applications accepted in |
January, February, May, June, July, August |
University of Newcastle The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The tuition fee at the University of Newcastle differs depending upon the degree level and whether one is receiving commonwealth assistance, international education or studying part-time.
- Program cost for some popular undergraduate courses is given below-
Program name |
Program cost |
Bachelor in Business (Honors) |
30,090 AUD |
Bachelor in Science (Honors) |
38,515 AUD |
Bachelor in Law (Honors) |
30,290 AUD |
- Program cost for some popular graduate courses is stated below-
Program name |
Program cost |
Master of Business Administration (Global) |
29,770 AUD |
Master of Business Administration (Global) / Master of Science (Data Analytics) |
32,635 AUD |
Master of Law |
31,785 AUD |
Accommodation Cost
The institute provides its applicants with an option of choosing a mode of accommodation that suits their needs and requirements best. The cost of different types of accommodation available to aspirants seeking admission to UON is as follows:
Type of Accommodation |
Cost in AUD (per week) |
On-campus (catered) |
320 to 510 |
On-campus (non-catered) |
175 to 385 |
Hostels and Guesthouses |
90 to 150 |
Homestay |
235 to 325 |
Off-campus |
100 to 440 |
Other expenses
Type of Expenses |
Cost in AUD (per week) |
Groceries and Food |
80 to 280 |
Public Transport |
15 to 55 |
Entertainment |
80 to 150 |
Gas and Electricity |
35 to 140 |
Others |
200 to 400 |
Estimated overall expenditure of a year (excluding tuition fee): 20,290 AUD.
English Proficiency Test Scores For International Students
English Language Proficiency Test scores are a measure of the English Language fluency of the applicants. The University of Newcastle expects all students to fulfill these test score requirements, including students whose first language is English or have studied in an educational institution whose language of instruction is English for at least 4 years. These tests are conducted to provide a structural base so that there is no hindrance to cope with the syllabi.
Test |
Minimum Scores |
IELTS |
6.0 to 6.5 - Academic |
TOEFL |
64 to 93 – IBT 500 - PB |
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced) |
52 |
CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency) |
N/A |
IB (International Baccalaureate) -Standard Level |
4 |
IB (International Baccalaureate) -Higher Level |
3 |
Note: These scores are course dependent and may vary from course to course and hence, students are advised to be well aware of the minimum score requirements.