Overview

This hands-on Occupational Safety, M.Sc. program from East Carolina University includes a strong working knowledge, practical application, and general understanding of the core discipline of occupational safety. Program course work includes analysis of occupation safety and health problems, accompanying problem-solving and decision-making techniques and the application of established principles of accident prevention, control, and reduction in occupational settings. Foundational principles and overarching academic goals of the program include ensuring effective communication skills, the ability to think critically, problem solve, and to develop applied research skills. An academic experience in the design and management of enterprise-wide safety systems is provided.

Sample areas of training include, but are not limited to safety regulations, ergonomics and biomechanics, risk assessment and risk management, insurance and workers compensation, construction safety management, fire safety, transportation safety, organizational and behavioral aspects of safety, and legal implications.

ECU Advantage

Since its foundation in 1994, the program has had approximately 150 graduates who have gone on to assume leadership roles in the field. The program has enjoyed high placement rates and continued demand of graduates by employers. Both the program and its faculty have earned national and international recognition and are actively engaged with the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

The program was established to satisfy an ongoing demand for academically trained and competent occupational safety practitioners by training highly qualified and skilled graduates capable of assuming the day-to-day responsibilities of safety professionals. Graduates of the program will have opportunities to assume leadership roles such as risk managers, safety engineers, safety directors, safety managers, EHS managers, loss prevention specialists, safety compliance officers, and safety and health trainers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Regulations and Compliance
Accident Prevention and Investigation
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
Workers' Compensation and Disability Management
Safety Program Management
Emergency Management and Preparedness
Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering
Hazardous Materials Management
Risk Assessment and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

Submission of GRE scores or a minimum of 3.0 undergraduate GPA for unconditional admission (GRE is not required for conditional admission).

Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's potential for graduate study.

A personal statement of the applicant's professional goals and reasons for pursuing the degree.

Tuition Fees

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21812 USD / year

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21812 USD / year

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8006 USD / year

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Living costs

Greenville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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