Welcome to the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences
Pursue your passion for public health at one of the world’s preeminent research universities—in a department where everyone knows your name.
In the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, you can:
- Enroll in graduate degree programs that are ranked No. 6 in the world (and No. 3 in the US) by US News & World Report.
- Collaborate with community partners to make health equity a reality.
- Measure the impact of climate change on people’s health.
- Investigate the links between air pollution and dementia.
- Shape on-the-job safety protections for gig workers.
- Feel welcomed and valued in a department that believes in attracting students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Why choose DEOHS?
- Flexible, customizable degree options that let you graduate job-ready in as little as 15 months.
- 75+ funded projects and centers investigating how our health is affected by our environments and workplaces.
- Our focus on environmental justice, health equity and community partnerships leads to lasting health impact.
- Pay in-state tuition if you live in one of 16 Western states and pursue an MS or PhD degree.
- Personalized, one-on-one career and internship support from our dedicated career counselor.
- Student-centered learning spaces in our new home at the UW’s Hans Rosling Center for Population Health and newly renovated labs at our nearby Roosevelt location create opportunities for innovative research and collaboration.
Degree overview
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Total credits | 52 | 62 | 65 | 90 |
Culminating experience | Applied project | Thesis | Capstone or thesis | Dissertation |
Field work | Internship required | Optional | Practicum required | Optional |
Elective credits | 23 | 29 | 10 | 19-22 |
Time to complete | 15 months | 21 months | 24 months | 5-6 years |
Yes | Yes | No | Yes | |
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|---|---|---|
Total credits | 52 | 62 |
Culminating experience | Applied project | Thesis |
Field work | Internship required | Optional |
Elective credits | 23 | 29 |
Time to complete | 15 months | 21 months |
Yes | Yes | |
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|---|---|---|
Total credits | 65 | 90 |
Culminating Experience | Capstone or thesis | Dissertation |
Field work | Practicum required | Optional |
Elective credits | 10 | 19-22 |
Time to complete | 24 months | 5-6 years |
No | Yes | |
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Learn more about the Master of Public Health in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Interested in an all-online program? Learn about the UW's online MPH
The guidance and support I’ve received from my faculty adviser has helped me excel and has already resulted in several career opportunities that could help me make a positive impact in the world.
-Marissa VanRy,
MPH, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Areas of emphasis
Areas of emphasis are recommended elective selections to achieve core competencies that will set you up for your future career. They are not required and do not appear on your transcript.