MSc in Environmental and Occupational Health in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge

California State University, Northridge | Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) is an academically rigorous program centered on environmental science research, equipping students with the expertise to investigate and resolve critical issues regarding environmental impacts on public health. The curriculum also emphasizes effective communication of research outcomes.

Students receive comprehensive instruction in advanced research methodologies essential for examining environmental health determinants, particularly focusing on policy-responsive factors that can be modified to improve population health.
This graduate program develops professionals capable of undertaking sophisticated research, analytical work, and management within EOH systems.

The program fosters independent research capabilities while cultivating leadership skills for environmental health positions across government agencies, corporate entities, and nonprofit organizations.

Coursework encompasses research design principles, core EOH theories, and program administration. Students can select specialized courses including advanced toxicology, workplace ergonomics, EOH epidemiological studies, sophisticated risk assessment techniques, and sustainable EOH practices.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Environmental and Occupational Health:

Overall GPA and science GPA.
Work experience in environmental and occupational health or a related discipline.
Other requirements, as required by University policy (e.g., TOEFL).
A statement of purpose (approximately 500 words) is required. This statement should address how the candidate discovered the field of environmental and occupational health and why the applicant wants to pursue this field.
Acceptance Criteria
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
Completion of the lower division science core:
One year of biology with laboratory
One year of general chemistry with laboratory
One semester of organic chemistry with laboratory
College algebra and trigonometry, or pre-calculus
One year of physics with laboratory
One semester of biostatistics or statistics
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550

Tuition USD 14,304

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