Summary Information:
PhD in Environmental and Occupational Hygiene
| Contact Information | Rory Murphy, ehgrad@u.washington.edu, (206)543-3199 |
| Department/Program Title | Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences |
| Degree | PhD (Environmental and Occupational Hygiene) |
| Brief Program Description | Our graduates become professionals who can recognize, evaluate, and control safety and exposure hazards, including those due to airborne and dermal exposures to dusts, chemicals, and biological agents as well as exposures to physical agents such as noise, heat, and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. |
| # Required Credits - Total | 90 |
| Usual Time to Complete Degree (Range) | 4-6 years |
| Likely Careers | Graduates are employed as industrial hygienists and safety professionals by industrial firms, government agencies, and private consulting firms. PhD graduates also may pursue academic careers. |
Return to Overview of Educational Programs page
© 2001-2008 University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine
Box 357230, Seattle, WA, 98195-7230 USA
(206) 543-1144 • fax (206) 543-3813
General questions about the School? E-mail sphcm@u.washington.edu
Admissions, academics, or degree program questions? E-mail Student Services
Problems with this website? E-mail Webmaster
The School of Public Health and Community Medicine's logo (Soul
Catcher) is a Northwest Coast Indian symbol of physical and mental well-being. It was designed by artist Marvin Oliver and is a registered trademark of the School.
