March 10: Sewell Distinguished Lecture

“Traveling the Last Mile: The Road to the Global Impact of Healthy Diets on Cardiovascular Health”
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Registration Open for SHARP Summer Trainings

In-person and virtual trainings for public health investigators.
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Applications Open for PrIMER

Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for the 2-year research program by March 1.
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Degree Programs

EHS offers graduate degrees that explore the environment and explain how it contributes to health.
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Prospective Students

Is a graduate degree in Environmental Health Sciences the right fit for you?
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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.

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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.
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Educational Programs

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

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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.

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Prospective Students

The Environmental Health Sciences Department offers masters and doctorate degrees related to public health, toxicology, environmental health data science, and climate change.
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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.

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Resources to protect your family from pesticides, avoid lead, reduce air pollution, make safer shopping choices, and more!
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