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Master of Human Factors

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • Daytona Beach, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A highly quantitative research doctorate in human factors.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop academic knowledge of Human Factors
  • Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
  • And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.

Career outcomes

  • Ergonomic specialist
  • Human factors engineer
  • Industrial-organisational psychologist
  • Interaction designer
  • Usability specialist

Curriculum

  • 48-credit in-person programme with core coursework in sensation
  • Perception
  • Cognition and statistics and a highly quantitative focus. Specialisations: aviation/aerospace human factors
  • Medical human factors
  • And technology-enhanced learning and testing.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Accredited bachelor degree with a 3.0 CGPA
  • GMAT/GRE for some programmes
  • Course-by-course evaluation of foreign credentials
  • English proof. Some programmes require a related undergraduate discipline. Source: erau.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/first-time-and-transfer-students.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Accredited bachelor degree, GMAT/GRE for some programmes, Foreign credential evaluation.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Cambridge 170

Documents you’ll need

  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificate
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation
  • English Language Proficiency Evidence
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and deadlines: Fall June 1
  2. Spring Oct 1 (erau. Edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/first-time-and-transfer-students). Apply online via erau. Edu/apply and pay the 50 USD fee. Send official transcripts with a course-by-course credential evaluation
  3. English test scores and proof of funds for one year. Pay the 200 USD enrollment deposit to accept the offer. Receive the I-20
  4. Pay the SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa. Enter the US within 30 days of the start and check in with ISSS within 10 days.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,885 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusDaytona Beach
Faculty or schoolDaytona Beach College of Arts & Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    6 Jan 2027

    53 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    6 Jan 2027

    53 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 6 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.