Students planning to pursue an MOH degree must submit an application through the University of Utah’s ApplyYourself portal. The University of Utah Office of Admissions requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree and a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. International students must meet a standard English proficiency requirement.

Applicants will need to supply:

• College transcripts
• GRE test scores (if available, but not required)
• Statement of purpose (not to exceed 500 words)
• Letters of reference (two for MOH, three for MSOH and PhD)
• CV/resume

Applicants may be extended an interview as determined by the RMCOEH Faculty Admissions Committee.

Additional requirements for Industrial Hygiene program:

• Students wishing to enter RMCOEH’s Industrial Hygiene program must submit an initial application through SOPHAS, then submit a secondary application through ApplyYourself.

Deadlines: 

• RMCOEH students primarily matriculate in the fall semester. Off-cycle matriculants may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. The priority application deadline is Feb. 15, though RMCOEH will continue to accept applications after that date.

Students planning to pursue an MSOH degree must submit an application through the University of Utah’s ApplyYourself portal. The University of Utah Office of Admissions requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree and a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. International students must meet a standard English proficiency requirement.

Applicants will need to supply:

• College transcripts
• GRE test scores (if available, but not required)
• Statement of purpose (not to exceed 500 words)
• Letters of reference (two for MOH, three for MSOH and PhD)
• CV/resume

Applicants may be extended an interview as determined by the RMCOEH Faculty Admissions Committee.

Additional requirements for Industrial Hygiene program:

• Students wishing to enter RMCOEH’s Industrial Hygiene program must submit an initial application through SOPHAS, then submit a secondary application through ApplyYourself.
• Applicants seeking an MSOH through the Industrial Hygiene program must have completed the following college-level prerequisites: math, physics, biology, organic chemistry, and general chemistry. 

Deadlines: 

• RMCOEH students primarily matriculate in the fall semester. Off-cycle matriculants may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. The priority application deadline is Feb. 15, though RMCOEH will continue to accept applications after that date.

Students planning to pursue an MOH, MSOH, or PhD in OEH degree must submit an application through the University of Utah’s ApplyYourself portal. The University of Utah Office of Admissions requires applicants to have a bachelor’s degree and a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. International students must meet a standard English proficiency requirement.

Applicants will need to supply:

• College transcripts
• GRE test scores (if available, but not required)
• Statement of purpose (not to exceed 500 words)
• Letters of reference (two for MOH, three for MSOH and PhD)
• CV/resume

Applicants may be extended an interview as determined by the RMCOEH Faculty Admissions Committee.

Additional requirements for Industrial Hygiene program:

• Students wishing to enter RMCOEH’s Industrial Hygiene program must submit an initial application through SOPHAS, then submit a secondary application through ApplyYourself.

Deadlines: 

• RMCOEH students primarily matriculate in the fall semester. Off-cycle matriculants may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. The priority application deadline is Feb. 15, though RMCOEH will continue to accept applications after that date.

Students with an engineering background in our Ergonomics and Safety and Occupational Injury Prevention programs may elect to pursue an MSME in Mechanical Engineering through the University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering. See the department for up-to-date and detailed information about its application process.

Students with an engineering background in our Ergonomics and Safety and Occupational Injury Prevention programs may elect to pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering through the University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering. See the department for up-to-date and detailed information about its application process.

Prospective residents must apply through ERAS in early fall to begin the residency program the following July 1. The RMCOEH Residency Committee reviews applications and invites prospective candidates for interviews through October and November. The residency program makes offers to candidates in mid-January on a uniform date agreed upon by the Occupational Medicine Residency Directors Association.

Please contact RMCOEH Graduate Academic Advisor Kat McColl at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 801-581-3797 for information about applying to our Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing program.

Please contact RMCOEH Graduate Academic Advisor Kat McColl at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 801-581-3797 for information about applying to our Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health program. The following emphases are available: Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics and Safety, Occupational Health, General.