Welcome to the Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
The Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (MSc OEH) program provides the skills and knowledge to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control chemical, physical and biological hazards in workplace and community environments.
Our students use academic tools (e.g. epidemiology, exposure assessment) to make work and community environments safe through applied research or experience gained in industry co-op placements. The MSc OEH program prepares graduates for careers to meet the challenges of today and into the future in research, occupational and environmental hygiene, policy analysis, health and safety, and more.
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How to Apply
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Project and Thesis Options
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Our Faculty and Research
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OEH Careers
Find out where you can go with your degree, including some facts and figures about salaries, career paths and more. 
Meet Our Graduates: How flushing toilets can spread infection – and UV light can kill it
MSc OEH graduate Jesse Cooper explains why his research looking at how flushing toilets can contribute to pathogen transmission in healthcare facilities could help stop infections and protect patients.
Meet Our Alumni: Judith Anderson, industrial hygienist
Industrial hygienist Judith Anderson works for the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, the union that represents airline cabin crew for 18 airlines across the United States.