Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
University of British ColumbiaProgram Overview
The Occupational and Environmental Hygiene at University of British Columbia is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 20 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 Occupational and Environmental Hygiene programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 20 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 9,223 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Occupational and Environmental Hygiene programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Epidemiological Methods
- Topics in Environmental Health
- Principles of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
- Analytical Methods in Epidemiological Research
- Epidemiology of Occupational and Environmental Health
- Environmental Health Risk Assessment and Communication
- Toxicology and Public Health
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Prospective applicants should have a Bachelor\'s degree in such areas as the physical or health sciences or engineering. Since this is an interdisciplinary program there are no specific prerequisite courses.
- All applicants must satisfy the general regulations and academic standing requirements (at least a B+ average) of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of UBC.
- All students must provide demonstration of proficiency in quantitative skills as evidenced by either a score of at least 76% or B+ on an undergraduate course such as mathematics, statistics, physics or completion of the Graduate Record Exam
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 9,223 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 9,223 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 4,707 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of British Columbia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
public research university in British Columbia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 20 months
