Master of Public Health

Students working towards their Master of Public Health (MPH) in Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) have their choice to study topics such as: biological mechanisms, environmental health, data analysis, epidemiology and molecular epidemiology, risk assessment, occupational hazards, and policy and policy analysis.

Competencies

Upon graduation, MPH students in Evironmental Health Sciences are able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Critically evaluate the current literature in environmental health sciences including identifying gaps and uncertainties in the knowledge base and in the methodological approaches to solving environmental health problems.
• Evaluate the risk of environmental exposures to human populations through the incorporation of exposure, toxicologic, and other relevant data into risk assessment methodology, including hazard identification, exposure assessment, dose-response evaluation, and risk characterization.
• Propose approaches for assessing, preventing, and controlling hazards that pose risks to human health and safety.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally a knowledge of environmental hazards to other professionals and the public, including effective risk communication.
• Recommend appropriate interventions to control environmental risks and evaluate environmental control programs to relevant decision-makers.

Application

Application Deadline: Priority deadline December 1, accepting completed applications until January 15 to begin studies the following fall.

Ready to start working towards your EHS Masters degree? Visit our application page to learn more about deadlines, requirements, and more.

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