Johns Hopkins University

USA
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Masters

Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

Offered at Johns Hopkins University, USA
DegreeMasters
FieldMSc Occupational & Environmental Hygiene
Tuition66670.00

Overview

OverviewThe Master’s in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene at Johns Hopkins University is delivered through the Whiting School of Engineering and taught via the Bloomberg School of Public Health. The programme focuses on protecting workers and communities by identifying hazards, assessing exposure, and designing evidence-based prevention strategies.Key factsCareer pathways include industrial hygienist, occupational health and safety specialist, environmental risk assessor, EHS (environment, health & safety) consultant, and environmental health policy analyst.Recent graduate roles include Industrial Hygienist (University of Pennsylvania), Health, Safety & Environment Advisor (Oceaneering), Health and Safety Site Lead (JUUL Labs), Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (R.T. Vanderbilt Co.), EHS Engineer (Northrop Grumman), Corporate and Occupational Health Specialist (Arkema), and Industrial Hygiene Consultant (Safex).

About this programme

Overview

The Master's in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene at Johns Hopkins University is offered through the Whiting School of Engineering in collaboration with the Bloomberg School of Public Health. This program is dedicated to safeguarding workers and communities by identifying hazards, assessing exposure, and developing evidence-based prevention strategies.

What you'll study

Typical curriculum themes

  • Exposure and hazard assessment (including airborne hazards)
  • Occupational health management and workplace evaluation
  • Public health toxicology and risk interpretation
  • Applied evaluation of occupational health and safety programs

Sample course list

  • Airborne Particles
  • Occupational Health Management
  • Onsite Evaluation of Workplace and Occupational Health Programs
  • Public Health Toxicology

Capstone / culminating work

Students are required to complete a culminating project as defined by the department, which may include a final project, practicum, or capstone component. Specific requirements are provided upon admission and in the program handbook.

Entry requirements

Academic background

  • Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university
  • Prior coursework must include college-level study in biology, chemistry, calculus, and physics

Standardised tests

  • GRE General Test: Required
  • MCAT: Acceptable but not preferred
  • Waiver: May be requested if you possess a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral) or have successfully completed the Certificate in Environmental and Occupational Health with a minimum grade of ‘B’ in all courses

English language proficiency

  • IELTS: Minimum score of 7.0 (or equivalent accepted test score, as specified by the university)

Application materials

  • Completed application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Test scores (GRE and English proficiency, where applicable)
  • Any additional documents required by the program (e.g., CV/resume and supporting statements)

Career prospects

  • Industrial Hygienist
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
  • Environmental Risk Assessor
  • EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Consultant
  • Environmental Health Policy Analyst
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