$17,579 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Environmental Health Sciences
- Academic degree programs in the Graduate Group in Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) are recommended for individuals with clear research interests of an interdisciplinary nature.
- EHS is administered within the Division of Environmental Health of the School of Public Health.
- Students in this program are trained to make research and technical contributions to the field of environmental health science in the U.S. and across the globe.
- This program is a two-year course of study focused on developing skills in assessing, measuring, and controlling health impacts associated with physical, chemical, and biological agents in the environment and workplace.
- The curriculum requires 20-24 units of upper-division graduate coursework integrating multiple disciplines, with an emphasis on assessment of exposure to environmental contaminants, toxicology, environmental and occupational epidemiology, risk assessment, control strategies, and policy solutions.
- A thesis or original research project is required.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $5721 | $5721 |
| Health Insurance | $3044 | $3044 |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 | $564 |
| International differential fee | $7551 | $7551 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $699 | $699 |
| Total Fees | $17579 | $17579 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent in engineering, biology, microbiology, immunology, environmental science, environmental studies, toxicology, and chemistry from an accredited institution.
- Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
- Common work experience for admitted applicants: Applicants in past years have worked as lab technicians, student researchers, research scientists, post-graduate fellows, toxicologists, industrial hygiene engineers, and for the Peace Corps.
- Applicants must have completed undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.