DEGREE: MPH, Occupational & Environmental Medicine
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Learning Objectives:
Upon satisfactory completion of the Master of Public Health in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, students should be able to:
- define the major sources of chemical, microbial and physical agent contamination identified in water, air, soil, and food
- understand the effects of environmental contaminants on the human body
- describe basic methods of assessment and control of environmental health hazards
- describe the impact of social and behavioral influences on health and the interaction of these influences with environmental hazards
- organize data and information, prepare technical reports, and give oral presentations on recognition, evaluation, management and control of environmental health hazards
- identify current regulatory problems and legislative authorities directed at managing contamination in water, air, soil and food
- develop or collaborate in management program conducted by local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to accomplish the prevention or control of adverse effects of environmental hazards on human health
- effectively communicate environmental health risks and prevention strategies to potential affected communities
Program Curriculum and Course Requirements:
MPH Occupational and Environmental Medicine students are required to complete school and departmental MPH core courses, MPH suggested electives, a practicum/residency component, and a thesis or degree project. Additional courses must be taken as necessary to reach a total of 63 credits.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits Required | Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOST 511 OR BIOST 517 [1] |
Medical Biometry I OR Applied Biostatistics I |
4 OR 4 |
A, Su OR A |
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| EPI 511 OR EPI 512 and EPI 513 |
Introduction to Epidemiology OR Epidemiologic Methods I and II |
4 OR 4, 4 |
A OR A, W |
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| HSERV 511B | Introduction to Health Care and Public Health Services | 3 | A | |
| HSERV 510 | Society and Health | 3 | Sp | |
| [1] Although only one quarter of biostatistics is required, students are encouraged to take BIOST 517 and 518. | ||||
| Course # | Course Name | Credits Required | Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENV H 516 | Environmental and Occupational Toxicology III | 3 | Sp | |
| ENV H 453 | Industrial Hygiene | 3 | A | |
| ENV H 572 | Clinical Occupational Medicine | 2 | S | |
| ENV H 580 | Environmental & Occup. Health Seminar | 1, 1, 1, 3 total | A, W, Sp | |
| ENV H 583 | Environmental Health Reading III | 1 | Sp | |
| ENV H 596 [1] | Current Issues in Occ & Env Medicine | 2, 2, 2 | A, W, Sp | |
| ENV H 599 [2] | Practicum/Field Work in Environmental Health | 2 - 6 | A, W, Sp, S | |
| [1] UW/Harborview residents, see below for higher credit requirement. [2] UW/Harborview residents should register for ENV H 599B (Occ. Med. Clinic). Madigan residents must obtain a waiver from the SPHCM MPH Practicum Coordinator. Non-residency students should enroll in ENV H 599A Field Studies credits. |
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| ENV H 700 | Master's Thesis | min. 9 | A, W, Sp, S | |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENV H 564 | Recognition of Health and Safety Problems in Industry | 2 | A |
| ENV H 596 | Current Issues in Occ & Env Medicine | 12 (6 quarters) | A, W, Sp |
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENV H 514 | Environmental and Occupational Toxicology I | 3 | A |
| ENV H 515 | Environmental and Occupational Toxicology II | 3 | W |
| ENV H 566 | Introduction to Ergonomics | 3 | W |
| ENV H 570 | Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology | 3 | Sp |
| ENV H 577 | Risk Assessment for Environmental Health Hazards | 3-4 | A |
| ENV H 584 | Occupational and Environmental Health: Policy and Politics | 3 | W |
| BIOST 512 or 518 | Medical Biometry II or Applied Biost. II | 4 | W |
| BIOST 513 | Medical Biometry III | 4 | Sp |
| EPI 514 | Application of Epidemiologic Methods | 4 | Sp |
Typical Schedules
- UW/Harborview Medical Center Residency OR Non-residency
- Madigan Army Medical Center Residency (United States Army applicants only)
| Requirement | Autumn | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOST 511 OR BIOST 517 |
BIOST 511(4) OR BIOST 517 (4) |
BIOST 512 [1] (4) OR BIOST 518 [1] (4) |
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| EPI 511 [2] OR EPI 512 [2] and 513 |
EPI 511 [2] (3-4) OR EPI 512 [2] (4) -------------------------------> |
EPI 513 (4) |
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| HSERV 510 | HSERV 510 (3) | |||
| HSERV 511B [3][4] | HSERV 511B [3][4] (3) | |||
| ENV H 516 | ENV H 516 (3) | |||
| ENV H 564 * | ENV H 564 (2) | |||
| ENV H 570 | ENV H 570 (3) | |||
| ENV H 572 | ENV H 572 (2) | |||
| ENV H 580 | ENV H 580 (1) | ENV H 580 (1) | ENV H 580 (1) | |
| ENV H 583 (Thesis or Concurrent MPA Students) | ENV H 583 (1) | |||
| ENV H 596 * | ENV H 596 (2) | ENV H 596 (2) | ENV H 596 (2) | |
| ENV H 599A | Can be taken any quarter, often completed summer | ENV H 599A (3) | ||
| Electives | Can be taken any quarter | |||
| Requirement | Autumn | Winter | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENV H 453 |
ENV H 453 (3) |
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| ENV H 596 * | ENV H 596 (2) | ENV H 596 (2) | ENV H 596 (2) | ||
| ENV H 599 | Can be taken any quarter, often completed summer | ||||
| ENV H 700 (Thesis Track) OR ENV H 598 (Project Track) |
ENV H 700 (1-10) OR ENV H 598 (1-6) |
ENV H 700 (1-10) OR ENV H 598 (1-6) |
ENV H 700 (1-10) OR ENV H 598 (1-6) |
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| Electives | Can be taken any quarter | ||||
Notes and Schedule Conflicts
* Indicates requirement of UW/Harborview resident students only: ENV H 564 (2) and 6 quarters of ENV H 596 (12)
[1] Although not required, the second quarter of Biostatistics (BIOST 512 or 518) is recommended for MPH students.
[2] EPI 511 and EPI 512 conflict with HSERV 522, so students planning to take HSERV 522 should take EPI during the first year and HSERV 522 during the second year.
[3] HSERV 511 Friday session not required for non-Health Services students.
[4] HSERV 511 and ENV H 577 have schedule conflicts. If you do not plan to take ENV H 577, HSERV 511 can be moved to your second year.
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- UW/Harborview Medical Center Residency
Applicants to this program must first apply to and be accepted by the residency program. Please see instructions.
Apply to the Graduate School only when directed by the residency program. Please see instructions. - Madigan Army Medical Center Residency (United States Army applicants only)
Please see special instructions. - Non-residency Option
Non-residents apply normally through the UW Graduate School. Please see instructions.