The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) in Environmental and Occupational Health at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (SPH-B) enables motivated students to enhance their bachelor’s degree by earning an M.S. in Environmental and Occupational Health in just one year.
How does it work?

Eligibility and application process
To be eligible for the AMP in Environmental and Occupational Health, you must:
Must be a current IU Bloomington student, and:
- Be a third-year (junior status) IU Bloomington student
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above
Prospective students must complete a two-part application process.
- Part 1: Submit the SOPHAS Express application, and be sure to include:
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Part 2: Submit the IU Graduate School application.
- Contact sphgrad@iu.edu with any application questions.
Key program benefits include:
- Pursue your bachelor’s and master’s degrees consecutively, maintaining academic momentum and staying fully immersed in your studies without interruption.
- Enjoy a smooth transition from undergraduate- to graduate-level coursework, simplifying your academic journey.
- Complete both degrees in a shorter timeframe, setting you apart from graduates with only a bachelor’s degree and giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.
Students who graduate from the AMP in Environmental and Occupational Health enter the job market prepared for a wide range of career opportunities including:
- State and local health departments
- Federal government agencies
- Pharmaceutical and chemical companies such as Cook, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Chevron Corporation, Corteva Agroscience, Dupont, and Eli Lilly
- International agencies and organizations such as the World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization, United Nations Environment Programme, and World Bank
- Consulting firms
- National and global organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Kaiser Foundation, CARE, Save the Children, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization
- Academia, including medical centers and biomedical research laboratories