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MS Degrees in Exposure Science and Occupational Hygiene
November 4, 2019, 12:00-1:00pm Pacific Time
November 7, 2019, 4:00-5:00pm Pacific Time
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What Do Our Students and Alumni Have to Say?
Click on a photo below to read about student experiences, and alumni success stories!
Robert Vannice
Robert recently completed an internship with a local company, SeaCast Inc., where he worked to eliminate dangerous silica and noise exposures for foundry workers.
Emily Zamzow
Emily worked as an industrial hygiene intern at an ExxonMobil oil refinery during her time as an MS student. She is now a Safety Specialist at Boeing.
Darrick Dickerson
Darrick is an Occupational Safety Administrator at Boeing, where he worked as an intern during his MS training. “I feel great knowing that my work benefits the lives and wellbeing of those around me!” - Darrick Dickerson
Max Chmielinski
Max worked alongside faculty on groundbreaking research on occupational health and safety risks for cannabis industry workers. He continues to pursue this research as a PhD student.
Why Do Students Choose Us?
Our MS Degrees in Exposure Science and Occupational Hygiene are supported by the Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NWCOHS).
The NWCOHS is a multidisciplinary training program, funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), located at the University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS). The NWCOHS offers a variety of advanced degree programs, dedicated to training professionals to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
Academic Excellence
The University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) is ranked 5th in the world for environmental and occupational health programs.
Nationally Recognized Faculty
Students pursuing MS degrees in Exposure Science and Occupational Hygiene have the unique opportunity to be mentored by nationally recognized experts in the field of occupational health and safety.
Student Funding
As one of the 18 NIOSH-funded Education and Research Centers in the United States, accepted applicants are eligible for NWCOHS traineeships which pay tuition, fees, and stipends.
Internship & Practicum Opportunities
All MS students will complete an internship or research practicum, where they will apply their classroom knowledge, and gain real-world experience and connections.
