Master of Science in Environmental Health Sciences

The diversity and collegiality within our Department of Environmental Health Sciences (ENHS) makes our faculty uniquely poised to provide advanced education and training and to study the interaction of environmental and human health, specifically within areas of microbiology, toxicology and exposure science. Our research extends from home to abroad and even to the depths of the ocean.
ENHS examines the interactions between humans and their environment. Human activities impact on environmental quality and environmental factors, and in turn, are principal determinants of human health. Exploration of these complex interactions often combines elements of both pure and applied sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, engineering, public health, medicine). Two master's programs (Master of Public Health and Master of Science) and two doctoral paths (Doctor of Philosophy and a dual Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology and Environmental Health Sciences) are available.
The M.S. degree is an academic research degree, which may be tailored to individual research interests and job market needs. This degree requires a minimum of 36 graduate hours and combines real-world problem solving, field andor laboratory research and development of research skills with other scientific, health and related skills to prepare effective environmental health researchers for the public and private sectors. Students complete a research thesis, and graduates from our M.S. program generally obtain employment within federal, state and local public health and environmental protection agencies, federal and state research laboratories, contract research and laboratories, industry, consulting firms and universities. Positions include research scientist, water quality specialist, toxicologist, ecotoxicologist, nanomaterials scientist, air pollution specialist and environmental regulatory enforcement.

Applicants must have bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)

The minimum TOEFL is 80 Internet-based. The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam is 6.5. The minimum acceptable score on PTE Academic is 53