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Idustrial Hygiene Program Candidates: FAQs

What are the admission requirements?
Admission to degree programs within the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health is governed by the rules of the University of Iowa Graduate College. General admission criteria include a baccalaureate degree in a science or engineering discipline, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the MS and 3.25 for the PhD, a minimum combined score on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical portions of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) of 1600 for the MS and 1650 for the PhD. Applicants are then evaluated by the faculty on the basis of general academic background, science background, previous work experience, clarity of focus, and promise.

In addition to meeting university requirements, prospective students must have the prerequisites specified by the American Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). A baccalaureate degree is required, and undergraduate preparation must include 63 semester credit hours in these courses: calculus, physics, mathematics, biological, chemical and either physical sciences or engineering (prerequisites depend on requirements of the chosen specialty area). Acceptable students who lack the prerequisites are required to satisfy these conditions.

How do I apply?
Please refer to the Department of Occupational Health's application instructions

How much will it cost?
Please refer to the Department of Occupational Health's Cost and Financial Aid page. Faculty research grants, traineeships or pilot grants from the OEH Department Centers are also available for student support. More information on our Funding page.

Will I find a job after graduating?
Our students obtain excellent jobs in the public and private sector. The following are places that our alumni work:

Public sector
• US Air Force – Darrin Ott and Jeremy Slagley
• US Army – Maj Craig Gehrels, Industrial Hygiene Division Chief, Department of Defense
• Iowa Department of Public Health - Dr. John Johnson directs the toxics substances exposure evaluation
• Iowa City VA Hospital – Dr. Lois Etre directs the occupational safety and health program
• University of Iowa - Joung Ae Lee is an assistant industrial hygienist with the University of Iowa's Health Protection Office, Chemical Safety
• University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory - Pamela Kostle is the Chief of the Environmental Health and Safety program
• Southeastern Oklahoma State University – Dr. Matt Nonnenman is an assistant professor in Occupational Safety and Health
• Georgia Tech OSHA Consulting Program-- Scott Wright

Private sector
• Cordova Energy – John Taylor directed the occupational safety and health program
• Cedar Rapids Inc. – Eric Bauer is a staff industrial hygienist
• Remax Release - Brock Wilson is a Health Safety and Environmental Specialist
• Genencor International - Jessica (Ferrie) Olson works as an industrial hygienist in the detergent industry
• G-Force Engineering and Technology- Jeffrey Miller, environmental health and safety officer in Idaho Falls, ID

Who can I contact with further questions?
For further admissions, curriculum and funding information, contact Academic Program Coordinator Dave Asa
     Email: david-asa@uiowa.edu
     Phone: 319-335-4558
     FAX:    319-335-4225