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Master of Science in Ergonomics and Biomechanics
The primary objective of the Master of Science program is to prepare students for
professional careers in fields involved in
the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal
disorders, injuries and disabilities that result from the interaction of physical,
environmental, and psychosocial factors. This small program accepts up to 15 new students
every academic year. Currently the program has 12 full- and part-time students, and 74
students have graduated from this program with Master's Degrees in Ergonomics and
Biomechanics.
Applicants are expected to have the equivalent of an undergraduate degree in biology,
physics, engineering, or health-related sciences with a total mean grade of B (3.0) or
higher. Acceptance into the Master of Science program is based upon undergraduate grades,
GRE scores, professional or academic experience, letters of recommendation, and an interview.
All students are required to have basic anatomy, physics, and calculus.
These admission criteria are in addition to the general
GSAS and specific
EHS
requirements.
The master's degree requires the successful completion of 36 credits of coursework.
The program is designed to provide the skills essential for the development and
management of musculoskeletal ailment prevention programs in industry and the health
care environment. The program also trains the student in basic research, study design,
and the use of equipment and measurement techniques employed in ergonomic and biomechanical
evaluation and analysis.
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The master's program encourages students to participate in on-going research activities in
such areas as patient evaluation and treatment, workplace evaluation, and workplace design
and modification.
The faculty use quantitative and qualitative mechanisms to evaluate student performance
in the master's studies, including the grade point average, independent and creative
thinking, interest in research, tenacity, and communication skills that include lecturing
and writing in the English language.
Career Prospects
The demand for professionals trained in the fields of ergonomics and biomechanics has been
increasing steadily in recent years. With the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the
passage of enforceable ergonomic standards by several states such as California and
Washington, and the expected guidelines by OSHA and American National Standards Institute
(ANSI), the need has grown even further. The desire for large companies to reduce injury
rates at the workplace has also contributed to growth in these fields. The employment
opportunities for students who are completing the program are excellent, and the need
for such professionals is projected to increase in the next decade.
Depending upon an individual's academic and professional background, graduates of
the Master of Science in Ergonomics and Biomechanics can expect to find positions
such as ergonomists, physical/occupational therapists, instructors/educators/trainers,
occupational safety and health practitioners, product design engineers, research engineers
and assistant researchers. After graduation, students with a masters degree in Ergonomics
and Biomechanics will most likely earn between $40,000 to $70,000 annually, depending upon
the nature of the organization for which they work and the individual's personal background
and experiences.
Graduates of the master's program in Ergonomics and Biomechanics from 1996 to 2001 have obtained
positions in careers of their choice:
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90 percent are working as employees or consultants in industry, healthcare and academia, and
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10 percent are pursuing doctoral degrees with a concentration in Ergonomics and Biomechanics.
Contact: Angela Lis - 212-255-6690
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