Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Health Sciences

Explore the links between environmental exposures and human health outcomes. Develop highly specialized and applied research skills. Pursue a rewarding academic path to positions at academic institutions, health and health-related regulatory agencies, and in private industry with a research focus.UMass Amherst’s 51-credit PhD in environmental health sciences lets students apply multimodality methods in their research, utilize cutting-edge technologies, and contribute new findings to a rapidly changing field of study. Students in the PhD program will complete foundational coursework in environmental health sciences, with lots of room to select additional courses in their areas of interest. The entire program, including prospectus and dissertation research, is designed to be completed in four to six academic years (typically five).

Transcripts: Although no specific undergraduate courses are required for admission, successful applicants must have adequate undergraduate preparation in the basic sciences. Personal statement: Applicants’ personal statements are evaluated to assess not just their academic maturity and performance in the classroom, but also prior engagement with research projects and service to their community.Letters of recommendation (minimum of two)Résumé/CVPlease note, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are not required and will not be considered or reviewed by our admissions committee.