Bachelor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at Purdue University

    Bachelor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at Purdue University

    Bachelor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at Purdue University

    The Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at Purdue University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in West Lafayette , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences

    The ABET accredited Occupationl and Environmental Health Sciences major will prepare undergraduates to work in environmental health, occupational health, safety, and industrial hygiene.

    The combined goal of the occupational and environmental health sciences is to control hazardous workplace and environmental exposures to prevent fatalities, injuries, and/or illnesses that impact the health, performance and well-being of workers and the general public. At Purdue the emphases of the OEHS program are on hazardous exposure assessment, understanding the relationships between exposure and disease, and using engineering controls to eliminate such hazards.

    School of Health Sciences Honors Program
    Students admitted to Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences may have the opportunity to participate in the School of Health and Sciences Honors Program, a program that promotes and supports honors research for high-achieving students. 

    Disciplines

    College of Health and Human Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at Purdue University

    Entry Requirements

    For most first-time college students (future freshman) a complete application includes:

    • The application itself
    • Purdue-specific questions from the application
    • Self-reported high school grades
    • Self-reported ACT or SAT test scores*
    • Proof of English proficiency (for citizens of non-English speaking countries)
    • The application fee (or qualified fee waiver)

    Students apply to Purdue using the Common Application. This application requires you to provide a personal essay and answer Purdue-specific questions. View current essay questions.

    We accept SAT or ACT scores and have no preference on which test is taken. You may report the best scores from across different tests. If able, you should take one or the other in the spring of your junior year in preparation for the November 1 Early Action deadline that encompasses scholarship consideration.

    When you apply, you are able to report best components from different test dates. School codes for Purdue West Lafayette: ACT – 1230; SAT – 1631.

    *For Spring, Summer, and Fall 2023, Purdue is test flexible. This means that if a student can take an SAT or ACT, we prefer they do so. However, we recognize that possible cancellations and postponement of national standardized tests due to pandemic restrictions may be impacting students’ applications. With that in mind, we will move forward and review any application from a student who is unable to take a standardized test.

    Looking ahead: In 2024, Purdue will return to requiring the SAT or ACT test score(s) for admission consideration. 

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences

  •   Industrial Hygienist
  •   Environmental Health Scientist
  •   Occupational and Environmental Specialist
  •   Toxicologist
  •   Environmental Risk Assessor
  • Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at Purdue University

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at Purdue University

    The steps to apply to Purdue are relatively simple.

    1. Complete and submit an online application.
    2. Pay attention to and meet application deadlines.
    3. Make sure we receive all material required for your application to be complete.
    Bachelor of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences at Purdue University
    Purdue University
    Purdue University
    United States of America

    United States of America, West Lafayette

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