Master of Science in Occupational Health - Occupational Safety

Occupational Safety applies engineering principles and methodologies to minimize the physical hazards of the occupational environment. The Master of Science in Occupational Health (MSOH) with an emphasis in Occupational Safety (OS) program prepares students to evaluate workplace hazards, design and implement strategic preventive interventions as enacted by federal and state government agencies and assure compliance. Students who choose this track, gain the opportunity to work closely with the Mechanical Engineering department in addition to gaining valuable experience in Occupational and Environmental Health. The Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health offers two distinct routes to training in Occupational Safety. Both culminate in receiving a graduate degree; however, the specific route determines the level of training and coursework received. The first being the Master of Science directly through Mechanical Engineering department and the second being the Master of Science through the Occupational and Environmental Health department. Both options offer multi-disciplinary components integrated with engineering, occupational injury prevention, industrial hygiene, and occupational medicine. However, students who opt for the MSOH with the Occupational Safety emphasis, gain specific skills for work that can be applied in various industries ranging from construction to manufacturing and mining.

A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized Bachelor's degree.At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution.Transcripts (mark sheets, school records, grades) for all post-secondary schools attended. Official English translations must be provided if the transcripts are only in the native language