MSc in Environmental and Occupational Health (MSc EOH)

Two-year MSc in Environmental and Occupational Health with interdisciplinary focus on health, environment, and workplace safety.

description
The MSc in Environmental and Occupational Health (MSc EOH) at Nepal Open University is a two-year, distance-learning program designed to produce qualified professionals capable of addressing environmental and occupational health challenges. The curriculum integrates interdisciplinary theory, research, field practicum, and specialized training to develop expertise in risk assessment, exposure management, and health promotion. Students gain technical and analytical skills to evaluate hazards in natural and built environments, formulate control strategies, and implement sustainable health interventions. Graduates are prepared for professional, research, and policy roles in environmental and occupational health at local, regional, and global levels.

features
• Two-year master’s program with distance learning format.
• Interdisciplinary approach covering environment, occupational health, and public health.
• Emphasis on applied skills through practicums, fieldwork, and research projects.
• Curriculum includes risk assessment, epidemiology, pollution control, and occupational hygiene.
• Evaluation through internal assessments, practicum, project work, research paper, and dissertation.
• Total credits: 63 (Theory: 36, Practical: 27), total lecture hours: 1755.

admission process
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in natural or basic sciences, engineering, health sciences, medicine, nursing, or equivalent; or in other disciplines with at least five years of relevant work experience.
• Admission based on merit and performance in the university-conducted entrance examination.

job prospects
• Environmental Health Officer.
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialist.
• Industrial Hygiene Consultant.
• Researcher or Policy Analyst in environmental and occupational health.
• Project Coordinator in health and environmental agencies.