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Master of Environmental, Health and Safety Management

Rochester, United States
2 years
English
On campus
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Rochester Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Master of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety Management offered full time on campus by RIT's College of Engineering Technology in Rochester, New York.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Environmental
Health and Safety Management. Apply relevant theories
Methods
And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Environmental
Health and Safety Management.

Career outcomes

Associate Environmental Engineer
Chemistry Lab Supervisor
EHS Specialist
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Scientist
Lecturer
Risk Control Specialist
Senior HSE Representative
Senior Safety Officer

Curriculum

Two-year plan of study of 30 semester credit hours. Courses include Environmental
Health and Safety Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
EHS Management System Design
Integrating EHS Management and EHS Internal Auditing. Culminates in a thesis or project option. Cooperative education is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 recommended
Transcripts
Resume
Statement of objectives and two recommendation letters
Prerequisite or bridge courses and GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
English test with the programme's minimum score unless waived.

Accepted academic background

Four-year baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution, 3-year degrees from some countries reviewed case by case, Transcripts, Resume, Statement, Two recommendations, GRE usually optional, Prerequisites or bridge courses may apply.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 56
IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Bachelor degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae or resume
Personal statement
References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

Check the programme's deadline and requirements (official website 2. Apply online with the RIT graduate application (official website and pay the non-refundable 65 USD fee. Upload transcripts and degree certificates
Resume
Personal statement
Recommendation letters and English test scores (self-reported accepted. Official scores before the first term). GRE or GMAT only where the programme asks. Receive the admission decision. Apply for the F-1 student visa as described on the international admissions page (official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$57,581 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Rochester
Faculty or school	College of Engineering Technology
Department	Department of Business and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Rochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.