Overview

University of Alaska Anchorage’s bachelor’s degree in Occupational safety and health is the only degree of its kind in Alaska. The program includes on-the-job learning – through internships and other hands-on experiences – to prepare you for real-world workplace challenges. Occupational safety and health courses are available online and at UAA’s main campus in Anchorage.

What you’ll learn

In this program, you’ll learn to recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards that may cause injury, illness or disease. Focus areas for the degree include construction safety management, process safety, incident investigation and analysis, legal aspects of occupational safety and health, and the economic value of safety.

Occupational safety and health scholarships and financial aid

Get help with tuition and education expenses. UAA offers a variety of scholarships and other types of financial assistance that you may qualify for as an occupational safety and health majors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Ethics

Hazardous Materials Operations

Incident Investigation and Analysis

Construction Industry Safety Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Anchorage, United States

Disciplines

Occupational Health and Safety View 66 other Bachelors in Occupational Health and Safety in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school graduation or GED

Minimum High School GPA of 2.5

Students with a 2.0-2.5 GPA may be admitted to certain baccalaureate programs with academic advising as a requirement.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20184 USD / year

≈ 20184 USD / year
Out-of-State

20184 USD / year

≈ 20184 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5784 USD / year

≈ 5784 USD / year

Additional Details

WUE/WRGP - Western Exchange: $8,424

Living costs

Anchorage

United States

1320 - 2000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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What you’ll learn

Occupational safety and health scholarships and financial aid

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Anchorage

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