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Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

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Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Houston, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Houston, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Foundations of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Fundamentals of Epidemiology Fundamentals of Biostatistics
  2. Intermediate Biostatistics (1700 is strongly recommended, and required in some tracks)Social & Behavioral Aspects of Community Health Introduction to Management and PolicyEthics in Public Health

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants for this degree are expected to have successfully completed coursework in mathematics, chemistry, and biological sciences and typically hold a baccalaureate or higher degree in physical, chemical, or biological sciences, engineering, nursing or medicine from an accredited university or college. Applicants with majors from other disciplines who satisfy the undergraduate course work requirements will be considered. Additional requirements apply for certain areas of study, including industrial hygiene and occupational medicine.A test score of 1000 for the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE is preferred. Test scores more than five years old will not be accepted. Applicants who have an MD or other doctoral degree earned in the U.S. or Canada may be eligible for a waiver of the GRE.In addition to the general Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) requirement for international applicants, who have not received an undergraduate or graduate degree in an English-speaking program, the Test for Written English (TWE) will also be evaluated a score of 4.0 is preferred.

Tuition & Financial Information

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, United States

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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