Overview

At Occupational Safety of University of Wisconsin - Whitewater professionals are concerned with the interaction between people and the physical, chemical, biological and psychological factors which affect their safety, health and productivity.

Coursework in the Occupational Safety program of University of Wisconsin - Whitewater covers a wide range of subjects including accident prevention, ergonomics, construction safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance. Students are provided with essential skills that enable them to evaluate, devise and implement methods to control hazards. Occupational Safety majors are provided with a number of practical worksite activities, culminating in a full semester internship with a practicing safety professional.

In addition to a general track, majors can select from two different emphases: Construction Safety and Environmental Management. The department also offers two minor programs which provide a basic foundation in Occupational Safety or Environmental Management for students majoring in other fields.

The UW-Whitewater Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. ABET accreditation is highly regarded in technical disciplines where quality, precision and safety are of the utmost importance. This accreditation assures employers that the program meets rigorous quality standards.

In addition to the on-campus program, the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety is available online. No matter how you complete your degree, the curriculum and learning outcomes will be the same.

Job Outlook

National employment growth for occupational health and safety specialists and technicians is expected to be 8 percent1 from 2016 to 2026, and 9 percent2 for health and safety engineers. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in health and safety or related technical field for entry-level positions.

Field Safety Professional

Health and Safety Adviser

Loss Control Specialist

Risk Manager

Safety Technician

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personal and Public Safety

Behavioral Aspects of Accident Prevention

Environmental Law

Ergonomics

Occupational Safety & Health

Principles of Environmental Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , National

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The admissions process is rolling, but it's possible applications will close once the available spaces for admitted freshmen are filled.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Whitewater, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Health and Safety View 63 other Bachelors in Occupational Health and Safety in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application and pay the non-refundable $50 application fee

A copy of your high school transcript

English Language Proficiency Scores

Submit the Certification of Finances Form

Submit a bank statement showing enough liquid funds to cover the total cost outlined here

Submit the biographical page in your passport electronically

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19147 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19147 USD / year

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In-State

9047 USD / year

≈ 9047 USD / year

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