The Masters of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (MSc OEH) has two program options: the Project Option, usually completed within 20 months, and the Thesis Option, which can take slightly longer to complete.
At a glance
Thesis Option | Project Option |
21 credits of Required courses (including 12 credits for thesis) | 15 credits of Required courses (including 6 credits for project) |
9 credits of recommended elective courses | 18 credits of recommended elective courses |
12 credits of elective courses | 9 credits of elective courses |
OEH Seminars | OEH Seminars |
UBC Risk Mgmt short course in chemical safety | UBC Risk Mgmt short course in chemical safety |
2 Short Courses | 2 Short Courses |
Oral Exam (thesis defense) | *Comprehensive Exam **Capstone course |
*applicable to students who started the program in 2017 and earlier.
**applicable to students commencing the program as of September 2018.
Did you know?
The program had its origins in the School of Environmental Health, which merged into the School of Population and Public Health in 2011.
Click here for more information about the Program’s History.
Click here for more information on Current Students.
Click here for current 2020-2021 OEH Student Handbook