DEGREE: Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental & Occupational Hygiene
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The Exposure Sciences program jointly administers the Environmental and Occupational Hygiene Ph.D. option with the Environmental Health program. The general requirements for this Ph.D. option are described below and are identical for students in either program.
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Learning Objectives
Upon satisfactory completion of the Doctor of Philosophy program in Environmental and Occupational Hygiene, students should be able to:
- Conceive, develop and conduct original research leading to significant advances in the knowledge of mechanisms of toxic action or in the assessment of risk deriving from exposure to toxicants
- Apply advanced methodology to research projects in environmental health and develop new research methods to address environmental or occupational problems
- Demonstrate written and oral skills by preparing papers and presentations for peer scientists and the community at large.
Program Curriculum and Course Requirements
PhD Environmental and Occupational Hygiene students are required to complete the PhD core courses, the Environmental and Occupational Hygiene Required courses, and twenty elective credits.
| Requirement | Courses | Minimum Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Sciences [1] | Sequence of 3 in one area | 11-12 |
| [1] Selection must be approved by preceptor. Environmental and Occupational Hygiene allows selection from one of the following: Chemistry, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, Microbiology, Physiology, Biochemistry, or Epidemiology. | ||
| Biostatistics | BIOST 512 or 518 or higher | 3 |
| Epidemiology | EPI 511 or higher | 4 |
| Env & Occ Health Seminar | ENV H 580 | 6 |
| Dissertation | ENV H 800 | 27 |
| Lab Rotations [2] | ENV H 595 | 6-9 |
| [2] Two rotations required with previous relevant Masters Degree, three otherwise. | ||
| Requirement | Courses | Minimum Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Hygiene | ENV H 553 and 555 | 6 |
| Toxicology | ENV H 405 or more advanced | 3 |
| Environmental Chemistry | ENV H 552 | 3 |
| Occup Env Epidemiology | ENV H 570 | 3 |
| Electives* | Variable | 20 |
| * Ten elective credits are unspecified and ten must be in courses taught by Exposure Sciences or Environmental Health program faculty. | ||