Overview

The Environmental Health and Safety program at the University of Minnesota will prepare you for professional careers in the field.

Within six months of graduation, 95% of students find jobs in this field.

Acquired Skills

Problem solving methods

Decision making techniques

Record keeping procedures

Training and presentation skills

Cross-organizational communication

Leadership

Key Features

The Master of Environmental Health and Safety (MEHS) program prepares its graduates for professional careers in environmental health and safety—encompassing occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, risk management, and environmental health.

The program strives not only to provide academic-based knowledge, but also the technical and practical skills necessary to be a successful EHS professional and the coursework covers a broad range of EHS topics.

Ultimately, the mission of the MEHS program is to produce highly regarded and sought-after graduates who have the requisite skills and knowledge to practice environmental health and safety effectively in a diverse range of occupations and will do so in a competent, professional, and ethical manner.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Regulatory Standards and Hazard Control

System Safety and Loss Control Techniques

Risk Management and Workers' Compensation

Industrial Hygiene

Advanced Industrial Hygiene and Health Physics

Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness

Occupational Ergonomics and Injury Management

Environmental Safety and Legal Implications

Organization and Administration of Safety Programs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Duluth, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Management Occupational Health and Safety View 114 other Masters in Environmental Management in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must have earned a grade of C or better at the collegiate level in the following introductory coursework: chemistry with a lab component, and statistics

The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00

Applicants preferably will have a baccalaureate degree in a science, engineering, or other E.H.S.-related field. All degrees, must have been earned at an accredited college or university

Also, preferred applicants will have work experience related to E.H.S. and have completed collegiate-level coursework in introductory physics, human biology and/or physiology, and psychology

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3 letters of recommendation are required

Personal Statement

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

35162 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35162 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22890 USD / year

≈ 22890 USD / year

Living costs

Duluth

United States

965 - 1380 USD / month

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

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