MS in OSHE option for Biomedical Engineering Technology Students

M.S. in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering (OSHE) program complements the undergraduate BMET program by providing further education in the applied healthcare and biomedical fields. This combination prepares students for careers involving safety and industrial hygiene/ergonomics. The OSHE curriculum has been designed in accordance with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which sponsors the program.

About the Program

Students enrolled in the BMET undergraduate curriculum can pursue the M.S. OSHE option by being accepted into the NJIT BS/MS program. This allows students to take up to 3 graduate courses in their senior year, where up to 2 of the courses will apply for both degrees. These courses in OSHE include Legal Aspects of Health and Safety, Safety Engineering Methods, Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health, Applied Industrial Ergonomics, Applied Statistics and Epidemiology for Hazard Analysis, and Systems Safety.   

Students interested in this option should take the following class as a technical elective as part of their BMET curriculum: Human Factor (IE 355). This class will serve as a prerequisite for the graduate OSHE classes.

Upon completion of the program, students can explore a wide range of career opportunities in industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food processing, healthcare, and automotive. These industries offer diverse and rewarding roles that align with the skills and knowledge gained from the MS in OSHE program.

Undergraduate Coordinator

Dr. Chang Yaramothu
Assistant Professor
Interim Biomedical & Life Sciences Division Coordinator
Fenster 220
Telephone: 973.642.4844
Email: chang.yaramothu@njit.edu

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Arijit Sengupta
Associate Professor
Occupational Safety and Health Engineering Program Coordinator
Fenster 215
Telephone: 973.642.7073
Email: arijit.sengupta@njit.edu