Occupational Safety, BS - Occupational Health Management Option
The University of Central Missouri's Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, with a focus on Occupational Safety and Health Management, equips you to anticipate, recognize and evaluate risks and protect workers and their communities from occupational and environmental hazards.
Our bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Health Management is for those who want to earn an MS degree in Industrial Hygiene, also offered at UCM. Taking additional coursework in biochemistry, human biology, ventilation, noise measurements and high hazard industries provides a solid foundation for future career opportunities.
Your degree in Occupational Safety - Occupational Health Management will equip you to adhere to your professional responsibilities with personal integrity and honesty. Although it is impossible to count the accidents, injuries and fatalities that did not occur because you did your job well, you will see the positive results of people as they work in the safer environment that you created.
Campus Information
Warrensburg
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Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
One of the biggest reasons you chose the University of Central Missouri is because you knew UCM would prepare you for your future. In fact, 96% of our graduates say their academic program prepared them for success. UCM also has a 95% first destination success rate, which means our graduates are either working, going to graduate school, serving in the military, or participating in a volunteer or service program. The Career Services Center is an integral part of that preparation. Here you can explore internship and career opportunities, strengthen your job search skills and build important connections for your future. Whether you’re an alumni or a student on the Warrensburg or Lee’s Summit campus, Career Services at UCM is here for you—at no cost—throughout your life.
PSW Opportunity
3 yeaars PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The international admissions process varies depending on your student type and whether you are pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree. In general, students pursuing a bachelor’s degree are classified as undergraduate. Below you will find admissions requirements explained by student type.
Please note, we consider Intensive English Program to Bachelor’s students to be undergraduate students (those in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree). Similarly, we consider Intensive English Program to Master’s applicants to be graduate students (those in pursuit of a master’s, education specialist, or doctoral degree).
Demonstration of English Proficiency
Proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:
a. TOEFL exam score of 61 IBT*
b. IELTS exam score of 5.5*
If you do not meet this requirement, you may participate in our Intensive English Program to Bachelor's track.
*UCM does not currently accept the at-home version of the IELTS or TOEFL exam.
Transcripts
All undergraduate students are required to upload unofficial transcripts to their student portal (created upon application submission) and submit official transcripts to our office. These transcripts will be used for advisement purposes. Students must have a 2.0 high school GPA or above to be admissible. If the applicant has taken undergraduate coursework the cumulative GPA of the undergraduate coursework must be a 2.0 or higher to be admissible.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
107236 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 75 USD
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