Applications Open for PrIMER

Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for the 2-year research program by March 1.
Four undergraduate students standing in front of the Mailman School of Public Health

Degree Programs

EHS offers graduate degrees that explore the environment and explain how it contributes to health.
Matt Perzanowki teaching in Hess Commons

Prospective Students

Is a graduate degree in Environmental Health Sciences the right fit for you?
people in scrubs eating lunch outside of Mailman School of Public Health

Environmental Health Sciences

The mission of the Environmental Health Sciences department is to understand, prevent and mitigate the impacts of environmental exposures and climate change on human health by leading cutting-edge research, training the next generation of public health professionals and partnering with impacted communities.

Apply Now

 

Who We Are

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences offers masters and doctorate degrees to understand how environmental exposures and climate change impact public health.

Message From the Chair

The Environmental Health Sciences department Chair shares a message about environmental justice, sustainability, and the role of climate change in public health.
Ana Navas Acien headshot in Central Park

Educational Programs

professor teaching a class

Environmental Health Sciences offers four degrees that focus on understanding, preventing and mitigating the impacts of environmental exposures and climate change on human health.

View All Programs

Research

Environmental Health Sciences research centers and labs examine how the environment and climate change impact human health and translate the findings into updated public health policies.

EHS News

More News

Prospective Students

The Environmental Health Sciences Department offers masters and doctorate degrees related to public health, toxicology, environmental health data science, and climate change.
sttudent working on a laptop on Mailman campus

Current Students

Looking for course information? Certificate requirements? Practicum support? You've come to the right place.

Non-Degree Offerings

A variety of educational offerings for researchers, public health professionals, high school students, and undergraduate students.

Community Resources

Resources to protect your family from pesticides, avoid lead, reduce air pollution, make safer shopping choices, and more!
Community members working in a garden
News and Events
Contact Us
Support Our Work