How to Apply

Students planning to pursue an MOH, MSOH, or PhD in OEH degree must submit an application through the University of Utah’s SLATE 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:

• 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: 

• 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 a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or 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 program the following July 1. The RMCOEH Residency Committee reviews applications and invites prospective candidates for interviews in October and November. The program makes offers to candidates in mid-January on a uniform date agreed upon by the Occupational Medicine Residency Directors Association.

Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's of occupational and environmental health must apply through Weber State University. 

Applicants will need to:

• Fill out an online application
• Pay a $30 nonrefundable application fee
• Submit the following:
  • Official high school transcripts or GED documentation
  • ACT/SAT scores (Not mandatory. They help determine math and English placement.)
  • Official transcripts from any college or university, including concurrent enrollment and early college

• Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing (Weber State University): Nurses must apply through Weber State University and can do so at any time. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, have an active RN license, and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Graduate Certificate of Occupational Safety and Health (University of Utah): 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.