Master’s in Industrial Hygiene and Exposure Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in Industrial Hygiene and Exposure Engineering, with 12 modules covering hygiene fundamentals, the regulatory framework, measurement strategies, chemical, physical and biological agents, nanomaterials, exposure control, industrial ventilation, PPE and health surveillance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Industrial Hygiene and Exposure Engineering — studying from Australia
Health technology and biomechanics are growing areas in Australia, supported by a strong medical research sector and an established medical device industry. Wearable devices and occupational safety systems are increasingly used in mining, construction and healthcare. Medical devices are regulated nationally, requiring engineers to understand conformity, risk management and clinical evaluation. Employers include medical device manufacturers, hospitals, research institutes such as those affiliated with universities, and workplace safety consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$12,600 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by Engineers Australia or other professional bodies for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications and are not accredited by Engineers Australia or any other national body. Recognition is decided by individual employers and, where relevant, by the professional body assessing your application. Engineers Australia assesses skills and experience independently, so check directly with the body you hope to join before enrolling.
Which Australian employers might value this training in health, biomechanics or wearable safety work?
Employers in Australian medical device firms, rehabilitation services, workplace health and safety teams and wearable technology companies may consider advanced engineering training when hiring. Whether they value a private qualification depends on each employer's own policy and on your existing experience. Speaking with prospective employers about how they view private qualifications is a sensible step.
Can I study this alongside full-time work in Australia, and is employer funding possible?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from any time zone, including Australian time zones, around your work hours. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; ask your employer whether they fund training. Plan for the workload of 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme, and confirm the schedule with SEIUM.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Recognise the hygiene hazards of chemical, physical and biological agents.
Design measurement strategies in accordance with UNE-EN 689.
Carry out sampling and assess exposure against limit values.
Assess emerging risks such as nanomaterials.
Design ventilation and exposure control systems.
Select PPE and design respiratory protection programmes.
Manage health surveillance and exposure records.
Who it's for
- Industrial hygienists.
- Senior occupational health and safety technicians specialising in hygiene.
- Chemical exposure consultants.
- Hygiene laboratory technicians.
- Respiratory protection specialists.
- Occupational health managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the chemical industry.
What you'll work with
- Royal Decree 374/2001 (chemical agents, Spain)
- Royal Decree 665/1997 (carcinogens and mutagens, Spain)
- UNE-EN 689 (measurement strategy for chemical agents)
- Royal Decree 286/2006 (exposure to noise, Spain)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
- Royal Decree 664/1997 (biological agents, Spain)
- INSST occupational exposure limits for chemical agents
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment)
- IHSTAT
- Stoffenmanager
- Excel
- VentCalc
- AIHA IH SkillBuilder
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1History and objectives of industrial hygiene1.2The anticipate, recognise, evaluate and control cycle1.3Routes of entry of contaminants1.4Basic industrial toxicology1.5Dose-response relationship and thresholds1.6Occupational exposure limit values1.7Biological limit values (BLV)1.8Organising hygiene within the company1.9Professional ethics of the hygienist1.10Case study: recognising hygiene hazards in a workshop
2.1Royal Decree 374/2001 on chemical agents2.2Royal Decree 665/1997 on carcinogens and mutagens2.3INSST occupational exposure limits2.4Directive 2004/37/EC and its revisions2.5REACH Regulation and exposure scenarios2.6CLP Regulation and hazard classification2.7Royal Decree 286/2006 on noise2.8Royal Decree 664/1997 on biological agents2.9Royal Decree 1311/2005 on vibration2.10Workshop: legal requirements for a paint shop
3.1UNE-EN 689 measurement strategy3.2Similar exposure groups3.3Personal and area sampling3.4Number of samples and sampling period3.5Statistical evaluation of exposures3.6Lognormal distribution of exposures3.7Comparison with limit values3.8Bayesian decision analysis3.9Periodic sampling plans3.10Practical exercise: sampling plan according to UNE-EN 689
4.1Sampling of gases and vapours4.2Sampling of particles and size fractions4.3Respirable crystalline silica4.4Metals and welding fume4.5Organic solvents and activated charcoal tubes4.6Asbestos fibres4.7INSST MTA analytical methods4.8Direct-reading instruments and detectors4.9Assessment of dermal exposure4.10Lab: silica sampling with a cyclone
5.1Noise and dosimetry5.2Vibration measurement with triaxial accelerometers5.3Thermal environment and heat stress5.4Ionising radiation and personal dosimetry5.5Electromagnetic fields and Royal Decree 299/20165.6Artificial optical radiation5.7Measuring illuminance at workstations5.8Pressure and hyperbaric work5.9Ultrasound and infrasound5.10Practical exercise: noise dosimetry over a shift
6.1Classification of biological agents6.2Biological risk assessment6.3Bioaerosols and their sampling6.4Legionella and cooling towers6.5Exposure in healthcare and laboratories6.6Exposure in agriculture and waste management6.7Containment measures6.8Vaccination and surveillance6.9Pandemics and lessons learned6.10Case study: biological risk in a composting plant
7.1Properties of nanomaterials7.2Qualitative assessment with control banding7.3Measuring nanoparticles7.4Additive manufacturing and emissions7.5Endocrine disruptors in the workplace7.6Combined exposures and additive effects7.7New energy technologies and risks7.8Indicative limit values7.9Research on emerging risks7.10Workshop: control banding of a process using nanomaterials
8.1Hierarchy of control8.2Substitution of agents8.3Process enclosure8.4Local exhaust ventilation8.5Hood design8.6General dilution ventilation8.7Organisational measures to reduce exposure8.8Respiratory protective equipment8.9Hearing and skin protection8.10Practical exercise: design of a local exhaust system
9.1Principles of airflow9.2Duct design9.3Fan selection and characteristic curves9.4Filtration and air cleaning9.5System balancing9.6Airflow measurement9.7Effectiveness testing9.8System maintenance9.9Air recirculation9.10Lab: capture velocity measurement
10.1Regulation (EU) 2016/42510.2Royal Decree 773/199710.3Selection of respiratory protection10.4Fit testing10.5Skin protection and gloves10.6Selection of hearing protection by attenuation10.7PPE maintenance10.8Training in use10.9Respiratory protection programmes10.10Case study: respiratory protection programme
11.1Agent-specific health surveillance11.2Biomonitoring of metals and solvents11.3Exposure records11.4Communicating measurement results11.5Integration into management systems11.6Hygiene indicators11.7Audits of the hygiene programme11.8Data management11.9Reporting occupational diseases11.10Case study: register of exposure to carcinogens
12.1Selected industrial activity12.2Recognition of hygiene hazards12.3Measurement strategy12.4Sampling and analysis12.5Exposure assessment12.6Control proposal12.7Periodic reassessment plan12.8Management indicators12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online learning on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IHSTAT, Stoffenmanager, Excel, VentCalc and AIHA IH SkillBuilder, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: sampling of chemical agents at workstations, noise dosimetry and evaluation of ventilation systems. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Royal Decree 374/2001, Royal Decree 665/1997, UNE-EN 689, Royal Decree 286/2006, Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH), Royal Decree 664/1997, INSST occupational exposure limits, Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with IHSTAT, Stoffenmanager, Excel, VentCalc and AIHA IH SkillBuilder, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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