MSc in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia

Delivered by the Occupational and Environmental Health Division within the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), this Master of Science program prepares students for impactful professional or research careers focused on improving workplace and community environments while enhancing public health.

Occupational and environmental hygiene involves identifying, assessing, and managing chemical, physical, and biological hazards in both occupational settings and broader communities. The MSc OEH curriculum covers exposure measurement techniques, exposure mitigation strategies, and health impact evaluation related to workplace and environmental hazards.

The program attracts students with varied academic backgrounds such as biology, chemistry, engineering, geography, kinesiology, laboratory sciences, microbiology, nursing, medicine, physics, psychology, and resource management. This multidisciplinary approach fosters a dynamic learning atmosphere where students apply their unique expertise to collaborative problem-solving.