Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Admission Requirements
- Prior Degree Bachelor's degree in any field.
- Grade Point Average Admitted students typically have at least a combined undergraduate/graduate grade point average of 3.00/4.00. However, all applicants are given a holistic evaluation of their application. Applicants with less than a 3.00 are encouraged to apply if they believe that their application is strong in other areas.
- Prerequisite Courses Two semesters of college math, one course in college chemistry and one course in either biology OR physics prior to enrollment. In addition, applicants should have completed coursework in college-level mathematics, biology, general and organic chemistry, and physics. Exceptions may be granted for applicants with relevant work experience or high-level academic achievements. Exceptions may be admitted with an individually documented plan of study to compensate for deficiencies, although applicants are strongly encouraged to satisfy all deficiencies prior to matriculation. Applicants are invited to consult with the Industrial Hygiene Program Director about possible deficiencies.
- Tests GRE not required.
- Letters of Recommendation Three required, uploaded via the SOPHAS application.
- Resume or CV Required, uploaded via the SOPHAS application.
- Personal Statement Applicants will upload a 500-800 word statement focused on their interests/experiences in public health and the program they are applying to specifically, goals with the degree, and why they would be successful in the program. For students applying to research focused programs, the personal statement should also address potential research interests.
- Minimum English Competency Test Score for International Applicants
- TOEFL iBT 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21, OR,
- IELTS Academic 6.5, with 6.0 in each of the four subscores, OR,
- PTE-Academic 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.
Degree Requirements
- Minimum Semester Hours Required 43; Industrial Hygiene Concentration, 49; Occupational and Environmental Medicine Concentration, 42; Occupational Safety Concentration, 42.
- Coursework Students in the MPH program at UIC School of Public Health are required to complete 22 hours of school-wide core requirements, three non-credit trainings, and concentration-specific requirements.
School-Wide Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Foundations and Determinants of Public Health | ||
| Public Health Policy, Systems and Advocacy a | ||
| Public Health Planning, Practice, and Evaluation | ||
| Public Health Management and Leadership | ||
| Quantitative Methods and Analysis I | ||
| Quantitative Methods and Analysis II b | ||
| Introduction to Research Design for Public Health | ||
| Applied Practice Experience (3 hours) | ||
| Integrative Learning Experience | ||
- a
Students enrolled in the Maternal and Child Health concentration and Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology concentration will take CHSC 543 in lieu of IPHS 451 as more specialized training is required. These courses are part of their concentration core curricula, not the overall MPH core curriculum.
- b
Students in the Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology concentrations will take EPID 406 during their first semester, concurrent with IPHS 454, in lieu of IPHS 455. Students in other MPH concentrations may waive out of IPHS 455 and take EPID 406 upon approval of the student’s home division, the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and the SPH Office of Academic Affairs.
Non-Credit Training Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Training | ||
Human Subjects Research | ||
Title IX Training - Sexual Harassment | ||
SPH Academic Integrity Tutorial | ||
Divisional Core and Concentration Requirements
In addition to School-Wide Core requirements and Non-Credit Training requirements, students in the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences concentrations complete the following divisional and concentration requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (for all EOHS students) | ||
| Foundations of Environmental and Occupational Health | ||
| Systems Approach in Environmental and Occupational Health | ||
Concentrations
Students may select from the following concentrations or may build a general program of study within EOHS, in conjunction with their faculty advisor.
Generalist
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Occupational Health and Safety Practice | ||
| EOHS Calculations | ||
| Environment, Toxicology, and Disease | ||
| Risk Assessment in Environmental and Occupational Health | ||
| Electives | ||
Students in the Comprehensive Program must complete the electives necessary to reach the minimum required hours of 43 semester hours. Chosen electives must add depth to the student's training in EOHS, and further the student's attainment of the program competencies. | ||
Students with interest in pursuing employment within a more technical environmental and occupational sector, are strongly encouraged to consider the following as electives: | ||
| Chemistry for Environmental Professionals | ||
| Exposure Assessment Strategies | ||
| GIS for Environmental and Public Health Professionals | ||
| Introduction to Data Analysis w/ R | ||
Industrial Hygiene (ANSAC-ABET Accredited)
Students that complete the program in Industrial Hygiene reduce requirements to be a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH ®) and are eligible to become a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP ®) upon graduation ahead of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP ®) certification. The Industrial Hygiene Program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Sciences Accreditation Commission of ABET.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Occupational Health and Safety Practice | ||
| Evaluation and Control of Radiation Exposures | ||
| Evaluation and Control of Physical Agents | ||
| Evaluation and Control of Airborne Contaminants | ||
| Evaluation and Control of the Psychosocial Work Environment | ||
| Environmental/Occupational Health Seminar | ||
| Exposure Assessment Strategies | ||
| Environment, Toxicology, and Disease | ||
| Risk Assessment in Environmental and Occupational Health | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems | ||
Additional Requirements
Trainees are required each year to:
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Attend all weekly Illinois ERC Interdisciplinary Seminars (EOHS 495) (held weekly throughout the academic year)
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Attend at least four Industrial Process Tours each year
Trainees are required to complete once:
- Present an Industrial Process Talk (scheduled during the ERC Seminar)
Occupational and Environmental Medicine
This concentration is only available to students in the Residency in Occupational Medicine program.
Students must complete the School-Wide Core Requirements and a sufficient number of the following courses to attain 42 semester hours of credit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (16 semester hours) | ||
| Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response | ||
| Occupational Health and Safety Practice | ||
| Environmental/Occupational Health Seminar | ||
| Environment, Toxicology, and Disease | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems | ||
| Injury Epidemiology and Prevention | ||
Occupational Safety
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Occupational Health and Safety Practice | ||
| Evaluation and Control of Radiation Exposures | ||
| Evaluation and Control of Physical Agents | ||
| Evaluation and Control of the Psychosocial Work Environment | ||
| Environmental/Occupational Health Seminar | ||
| Exposure Assessment Strategies | ||
| Environment, Toxicology, and Disease | ||
| Occupational Safety | ||
| Occupational Ergonomics and Biomechanics | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems | ||
| Injury Epidemiology and Prevention | ||
Additional Requirements
Trainees are required each year to:
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Attend all weekly Illinois ERC Interdisciplinary Seminars (EOHS 495) (held weekly throughout the academic year)
-
Attend at least four Industrial Process Tours each year
Trainees are required to complete once:
-
Present an Industrial Process Talk (scheduled during the ERC Seminar)