Overview

A key component of the program is to understand how exposure to environmental and occupational hazards occurs, and discovering ways to reduce and control the risk of exposure. This interdisciplinary field focuses on environmental hazards to human health, assessment of exposures, mechanisms of environmental response, control of risks associated with environmental hazards, and improving occupational health.

Program requirements will provide students a foundation of advanced studies that will increase their skills and knowledge for protecting human health and the environment.

Careers

This Environmental and Occupational Health Science program from Western Kentucky University is designed for working professionals and students desiring opportunities with industry, consulting firms, government agencies, and other environmental and occupational health science professions.

Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP)

This degree offers a Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP) which provides academically outstanding students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in approximately five years. Contact the graduate program coordinator for additional information.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Promotion in the Workplace
Principles of Occupational Safety and Health
Environmental Management and Risk Assessment
Environmental Toxicology
Research Methods
Biostatistics for Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences Occupational Health and Safety View 53 other Masters in Occupational Health and Safety in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

139 _(verbal)

139 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or greater on baccalaureate degree or equivalent international degree or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a degree higher than a baccalaureate or equivalent international degree.
Evidence of English proficiency (international students only)
Admission may be granted to applicants who fulfill one of the following conditions: 1) A cumulative GPA of greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the Environmental Health and Safety graduate certificate program; 2) a cumulative GPA from a U.S. regionally accredited university of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale; or, 3)Minimums of 139 for the GRE Verbal Score and 139 for the GRE Quantitative Score.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

34308 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 953 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

33012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 917 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

21852 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 607 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Bowling Green

900 - 1400 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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