Overview

The program in Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of Pittsburgh will also be an opportunity for working health professionals to achieve an in-depth environmental perspective as well as a degree in public health.

The degree may be tailored more toward either environmental health science or risk assessment depending on the choice of electives and desire of the student.

Careers

Recent graduates hold the following positions:

environmental associate, Michael Baker Corporation

industrial hygiene inspector, OSHA

supervisory research scientist, NIOSH

director of risk assessment, EHS Support Corporation

coordinator of operations, University of Pittsburgh School Pharmacy Program Evaluation Research Unit

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Health And Disease

Special Studies

Special Topics

Environmental And Occupational Health Practicum

Molecular Toxicology Journal Club

Rotation/practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

47 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences Occupational Health and Safety View 62 other Masters in Occupational Health and Safety in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor’s degree in the physical, chemical, or biological sciences with at least a 3.0 grade-point average overall and in the basic sciences;

a minimum of two courses each in organic chemistry, biology, physics, and calculus; and

the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), unless you already have a graduate or professional degree from a U.S. Institution and a waiver is approved.

Tuition Fee

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International

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 24 months.
National

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

30290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30290 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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