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Overview
University of Pittsburgh / Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
Degree
Concentration
Sub-concentration
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Earning Your Degree
Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
No
Distance learning programs available?
No
Terminal master's degree available?
Degree Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Master's Degrees
Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Thesis Required
Practica; essay (for MPH); comprehensive exam (for MS)
Doctoral Degrees
Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required
Preliminary exams, journal club
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40
Applied
29
Accepted
5
Enrolled
Applying
135
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
Type
Domestic
International
Priority date
Fall deadline
April 15th
March 15th
No
Winter deadline
October 15th
September 15th
No
Entrance Requirements
Exam
Details
Master's Degree Exam
GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements
Transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statement, bachelor's degree
Doctoral Degree Exam
GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements
Minimum GPA of 3.4; 2 courses each in physics, chemistry and math; bachelor's or master's degree
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
Financial award applicants must submit:
FAFSA
Types of financial support available
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Scholarship and/or loans
Student Body
34
Total Graduate Students
44%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
8.82%
Black or African American
5.88%
White or Caucasian
32%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
5.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
Unknown
2.94%
Gender
Male (44%)
Female (55%)
Faculty
17
Total faculty
Full-time - 16
Part-time - 1
Male (13)
Female (4)
Research
Focus of faculty research:
DNA damage and repair, free radical biology, genomics of acute lung disease, exposure to metals, lipid-associated genes in pathogenesis in Alzheimer's disease
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
8,045,339
Location & Contact
Address
130 DeSoto Street Pittsburgh, PA 15261 United States
Contact
Dr. Sally E. Wenzel Chair Phone: 412-624-8300
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