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Master of Science in Occupational Health-industrial Hygiene

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What will I learn?

The Master of Science in Occupational Health (MSOH) at The University of Toledo will train you to protect the health of workers. Specifically, you will be prepared to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, prevent and control workers' exposures to factors and agents that can cause harm.

Many UToledo students receive financial support for tuition.
Students have access to internship opportunities in manufacturing, the petroleum industry, and healthcare to gain real-world experience; some are paid.
Full (1.5 years) or part-time (3 years) options.
Program is accredited by the Applied Natural Sciences Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Administered by the Department of Population Health within the College of Health and Human Services.

Top Reasons to Study Occupational Health Industrial Hygiene at UToledo

Nationally recognized program.
UToledo's master's degree program is recognized as a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/NIOSH training program. Funding is available to US citizens through this grant from NIOSH.
Learn by doing.
Students receive comprehensive, hands-on training in the lab and field.
Community partnerships.
The program has relationships with businesses and organizations which offer networking and internship opportunities.
High earning potential.
The median annual salary for someone with less than five years in the profession is $77,000 (source: 2019 American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) survey).
Flexible scheduling.
The program works for employed professionals with evening and hybrid classes.
Prep for certification exams.

Graduates are well prepared for the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification exams.

WHAT JOBS CAN I GET WITH AN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DEGREE?

Graduates of UToledo's Occupational Health-Industrial Hygiene master's program are qualified for entry- and upper-level positions in occupational health and industrial hygiene. They are employed in a variety of organizations in northwest Ohio and beyond, including:

Academic institutions
Chemical and pharmaceutical companies
Consulting firms
Government agencies
Healthcare organizations
Manufacturing industries
Public utilities

Internship Opportunities for Occupational Health-Industrial Hygiene Master's Degree

Those who don't have previous experience in the field complete at least 150-internship hours to gain real-world experience. Internship sites have included:

John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Marathon Petroleum Company
Owens-Illinois
ProMedica
The University of Toledo Environmental Health and Radiation Safety
U.S. Public Health Service Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Human Services

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
$13,471.68 (11,36,659) per year
Tuition fee for Fall & Spring (plateau 12-15 hours): USD $13,471.68; For summer fee (plateau 9-11 hours): USD $10,103.76. Please note this fee is subject to change.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of Toledo

2801 West Bancroft Street,

TOLEDO,

Ohio,

43606, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Must hold a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

GPA: Must have at least a 2.70 undergraduate grade point average

English Language Proficiency: TOEFL PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE 58, Duolingo 110.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Toledo

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