PhD Occupational Safety and Health at West Virginia University

Entry requirements

Doctoral Admissions To be eligible for admission into the doctoral program, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements: A bachelors and masters degree from engineering, physics, chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics, or a similar technical or science program. The applicant must have completed at least two years of calculus or equivalent mathematics in their degree program. Earned a GPA of 3.5 or better (out of a possible 4.0) in their undergraduate and graduate coursework. Applicants with a cumulative GPA of less than 3.5/4.0 may be considered for admission if they have relevant research experience and peer-reviewed scientific publications. A statement of purpose focusing on the research topic and its feasibility. Two letters of recommendation. Official transcripts of all previous college coursework. International applicants must meet the WVU requirement of English language proficiency . Direct-Track BS-PhD Admissions The Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering offers a direct track option from the bachelor of science (B.S.) to the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree for prospective qualified students with exceptional academic record and/or research experience. The qualified students must hold a B.S. degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics, or a similar technical or science program. In general, a degree in one of the related science programs is required with at least two years of calculus or equivalent...