Degrees and Certificates

Undergraduate Training

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety 

This degree trains graduates to meet the tremendous need for bachelor’s-trained occupational and environmental health and safety professionals. Students who complete this degree will be equipped for careers in a number of fields within occupational and environmental health and safety or advance to a graduate program, including RMCOEH's. The degree, part of Weber State's Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program, allows students to attend classes at both Weber State and the University of Utah, creating opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with other students.

Minor in Occupational Safety and Health 

Undergraduate students at the University of Utah may seek a minor in Occupational Safety and Health. They will learn foundational principles that are beneficial in a range of careers or that could serve as a springboard to pursuing a graduate degree in one of our programs. To receive the minor, students must complete six courses, as well as an internship, totaling 21 credit hours.

Other Undergraduate Programs

RMCOEH is partnering with Brigham Young University and Utah State University, which also boast world-class undergraduate occupational and environmental health and safety programs, on an initiative to raise awareness among high schoolers and early-stage undergraduates about educational opportunities and careers. 

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Master's Degrees

Master of Science in Occupational Health (MSOH)

The MSOH degree program, housed in the University of Utah Division of Occupational and Environmental Health, is designed to train students for professional careers in occupational health or for further research training. This degree is often considered a terminal degree, although some students choose to subsequently pursue doctoral training. The degree is intended to be completed in two years of full-time study and requires a research-based thesis or non-thesis project.

Students can select the following MSOH emphases:

• Ergonomics
• General Occupational Health
• Industrial Hygiene
• Mining Safety 
• Occupational Health Psychology 
• Occupational Injury Prevention
• Occupational Safety

Students must complete at least 42 credit hours, including a research-based thesis and oral defense, and pass a summative examination.

Full-time students may receive full or partial National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) stipend support, as well as possible tuition assistance from the University of Utah.

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) 

Students with engineering backgrounds in our Ergonomics and Safety program may  pursue a master's degree through the University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering. Students must have an engineering background. The degree is designed to be completed in two years and requires 36 credits, including a research-based thesis and oral defense.

Full-time students may receive full or partial National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) stipend support, as well as possible tuition assistance from the University of Utah.

Master of Occupational Health (MOH) 

The MOH degree, housed in the University of Utah Division of Occupational and Environmental Health, is designed for professionals who either 1) already have a terminal degree or 2) are currently working in occupational health and safety. The degree may help a professional advance his or her career and may allow students to complete it while maintaining full-time employment. Students are required to complete 30 or more credit hours and pass a summative exam but do not need to complete a research project.

Students can select the following MOH emphases:

• Ergonomics
• General Occupational Health
• Industrial Hygiene
• Occupational Health Psychology 
• Occupational Injury Prevention
• Occupational Medicine (also offered in an online, distanced-based format)
• Occupational Safety (also offered in an online, distanced-based format)

Residents in our Occupational Medicine Residency program complete the MOH in the first year of their training.

With the exception of physicians in the Occupational Medicine Residency, MOH students do not typically receive National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) stipend support but may apply for scholarships through RMCOEH.

Doctoral Degrees

PhD in Occupational and Environmental Health 

The PhD in OEH program, housed in the University of Utah Division of Occupational and Environmental Health, trains students interested in advanced-level problem-solving, furthering professional practice through coursework applicable to research, attaining higher placement in a desired career area, or pursuing a career in academia.

Students with a prior master's degree that includes core occupational and environmental health courses must complete 40 credit hours. Valid degrees include a Master of Science in Occupational Health (MSOH), Master of Occupational Health (MOH), or a related area (e.g., Master of Public Health). A faculty admissions committee will consider equivalent degree transcripts for transferable credit on a case-by-case basis.

Students without a prior master’s degree or who have a degree that lacks the core occupational and environmental health courses must complete 64 credit hours. The faculty admissions committee may award students partial credit for previous courses upon evaluation of transcripts.

All students must complete a research project and dissertation, including an oral defense.

Students can select the following PhD emphases:

• General Occupational and Environmental Health
• Industrial Hygiene
• Occupational Health Psychology 
• Occupational Injury Prevention 

Full-time students may receive full or partial National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) stipend support, as well as possible tuition assistance from the University of Utah.

PhD in Mechanical Engineering 

Students in our Ergonomics and Safety and Occupational Injury Prevention programs may pursue a PhD through the University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering. All students must complete a research project and dissertation, including an oral defense.

Full-time students may receive full or partial National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) stipend support, as well as possible tuition assistance from the University of Utah.

Graduate Certificates

The Graduate Certificate of Occupational Health Nursing is offered online through Weber State University and is designed for nurses working within the field who are interested in pursuing the tremendous career opportunities available in occupational health. It will prepare students to pass the Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) exam. The certificate requires a minimum of five graduate-level courses totaling 15 credits.

The Graduate Certificate of Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) at the University of Utah is designed to help meet graduate-level regional and national needs for personnel trained in various areas related to occupational safety and health. Students typically have a bachelor’s degree and are often working within the industry. The certificate provides them the training and knowledge to advance their careers. Some may pursue graduate degrees after obtaining the certificate. Students must complete at least 15 credit hours of graduate-level coursework. The following emphases are available: Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics and Safety, Occupational Health, General.

Post-Doctoral Training

People with doctoral degrees who are interested in gaining more experience in research related to occupational and environmental health and safety may wish to join our Targeted Research Training program. Post-doctoral trainees may complete graduate-level coursework but have additional opportunities for professional development and independent research experiences, especially focused on: exposure science, occupational biomechanics, transportation safety, occupational safety and health economics, and workplace mental health.

Online Degrees and Certificates

Online, distance-based degrees and certificates provide students flexibility as they complete their training. That dynamic is particularly geared toward professionals who are already employed in occupational safety and health positions and are seeking additional education to advance in their careers. 

Online Master of Occupational Health

Students can pursue an online Master of Occupational Health (MOH) in one of two emphases -- Occupational Safety and Occupational Medicine -- both of which require 30 credits and may be completed in one year of full-time study. The degree, offered through the University of Utah Division of Occupational and Environmental Health in partnership with UOnline, is primarily geared toward professionals who are already employed in occupational safety and health positions and are seeking additional education to advance their careers. 

Online Occupational Health Nursing Graduate Certificate 

The Occupational Health Nursing Graduate Certificate at Weber State University provides BSN-level nurses with the education to pass the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. certifying board examination and to enter the field of occupational health. The certificate requires 15 credits and is designed to be completed in as few as two semesters.