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MS Occupational Hygiene at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The Occupational Hygiene program focuses on the health and safety of people at work, the community at large, and the environment. Specific concerns are with the recognition, evaluation and control of potential workplace hazards, including chemical, physical, and biological agents. To complete program requirements, students will choose electives, in consultation with their academic advisor, which may include credits towards a minor.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Duration: 3 years / Plan B 48 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Public Health Core, Occupational Hygiene Core, Experiential Learning: Occupational Hygiene, Plan B Project, Electives.

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Entry requirements

For applicants without occupational/industrial hygiene work experience, undergraduate coursework is required in four subjects for admission: human biology, organic chemistry, physics, and college level mathematics. For applicants with occupational/industrial hygiene work experience, undergraduate coursework in at least three of these subjects is required. Required elements for application: Statement of Purpose and Objectives Resume or C.V. Official transcripts (domestic) WES ICAP evaluation (international) 3 letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. For TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score is 100 For TOEFL exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score is 5 Occupational Hygiene MS admission requires undergraduate coursework in human biology, organic chemistry, physics, and college-level mathematics. For applicants with occupational/industrial hygiene work experience, undergraduate coursework in at least three of these subjects is required . Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 5, IELTS 7.

Duration: 3 years / Plan B 48 credits

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