Application Deadlines

Funding Opportunities

Applicants who seek graduate Assistant funding must submit their applications with all requested materials by December 15th of the year prior. Funding is limited, and all awards are decided by the committee based on availability and applicant merit.

Application Materials

• Contact Information
• College(s) attended, including any current or incomplete enrollment
• Selection of your desired program, Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), under Environmental Health - Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety & Ergonomics
• CV or resume
• Statement of Purpose and objectives
• Unofficial Transcripts for ALL higher education institutions attended
• Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic or professional background.

Applicants to the IH-MS program need to have:

Coursework earned during their baccalaureate program includes college-level mathematics, general and organic chemistry, physics, and biology. Exceptions may be admitted with an individually documented plan of study to compensate for any deficiencies.

Applicants to the other programs:

Successful applicants typically have coursework in general STEM fields: mathematics, statistics, chemistry, physics, engineering, etc. Professional experience related to occupational health and safety will also be considered.

International students also need:

• English Proficiency Requirement: International applicants whose native language is not English must provide one of the approved language exams and submit official scores directly from the testing agency.
• Submission of a transcript evaluation from a NACES member organization with the application in order to be considered for admission.

Arrange to have all transcripts sent to:

Transcript Submission for Admission: If offered program admission, the University of Cincinnati requires submission of official transcripts from all students for all colleges and universities attended. These must be official, therefore copies cannot replace official records from higher educational institutions attended. They must be provided by the end of your first term or you will be denied registration until they are received.

For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions: Admissions.

Please note: Admission and funding decisions are made at the committee level. All students spend their first year interacting with various faculty members to ensure a broad exposure to our research areas. Students will officially select a research advisor by the end of their first year. Because decisions are centralized, contacting individual faculty members prior to admission is discouraged and does not increase your chance of admission and funding opportunities.

Applicants recommended for admission may be interviewed before a final decision is made. If desired, we can help arrange a campus visit to meet faculty and explore our facilities, though travel expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.