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Occupational Health and Safety

Murray State University
Degree MSc
Duration 21 year(s)
Delivery On-campus
Location Murray, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Occupational Health and Safety at Murray State University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 medicine & health 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 Health and Safety 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6
  4. Location: Murray, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Occupational Health and Safety programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Industrial Hygiene and Safety Program Development
  2. Occupational Diseases
  3. Industrial Hygiene Sampling Strategies
  4. Global Issues in Occupational Safety and Health
  5. Transportation Management
  6. Biostatistics and Probability
  7. Safety and Health Program Management and Training
  8. Loss Control Measurement and Management
  9. Fundamentals of Risk Control
  10. Advanced Safety and Health Management and Administration
  11. Legal Aspects of Safety and Health
  12. Ergonomics and Biomechanics
  13. Current Literature and Research in Safety and Health
  14. Introduction to Occupational Epidemiology
  15. Research in Environmental Health and Safety

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • Proficiency in quantitative methods through STA 665 or a\ngraduate course in bioinformatics, such as BIO 657.
  • A preliminary examination will be given in the student\xc2\x92s\nfirst semester to assess the student\xc2\x92s understanding of principles across the\ndiverse disciplines of biology.
  • Oral defense of thesis.
  • Letter of Intent
  • Online or paper application
The following courses are the minimum accepted requirements for pursuing a master\xc2\x92s degree in occupational safety and health.\xc2\xa0
  • BIO 101
  • CHE 105
  • MAT 130, or 140 and 145, or 150
  • PSY 300 or STA 135
  • PHY 125 and 126.
  • \xc2\xa0Students must also complete 15 prerequisite credit hours in Occupational Safety and Health and pass these courses with a grade of "C" or higher.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Murray State University

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Murray State University

Murray, United States

Murray State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 21 year(s)