Our emphasis of field research and training prepares our M.S. graduates for entry into the professional work force and provides a broad array of areas of research for Ph.D. students. Our access to Washington industrial sites is greatly enhanced by the Field Research and Consultation Group , which conducts field studies and provides technical assistance to employers in dealing with occupational exposures. In addition, study involving collaboration with faculty in other DEH programs of study is encouraged. Our MS program typically requires 2 years. The Ph.D. program typically requires 4 to 5 years.
Most students receive funding in the form of traineeships or fellowships.
Advanced students and foreign nationals typically are supported by research assistanceships and teaching assistanceships. Our graduates are in great demand for high-level professional positions in industry, consulting groups, government agencies, and academia. Many students are offered permanent positions from the company that employed them in our summer internship program. As an ABET accredited program, our industrial hygiene graduates qualify for one-year of service credit for ABIH certification. There is significant overlap between the two options because there is significant overlap in the responsibilities of professionals in both fields.