Through the MPH in Environmental Health Sciences, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the role the environment plays in human health, with consideration for the ambient, built, and occupational environments. Not only do students learn how people are exposed to environmental stressors in the ambient, built, and occupational environments and the impact of these exposures on health, but students also learn how to use science to make policy changes that improve environmental quality and the health and well-being of workers and communities. Environmental stressors are diverse, ranging from chemicals to heat to psychosocial, and influenced by multiple dynamic systems, including climate change, regulations, industrial activities, workplaces, and societal norms. The degree program includes an internship.
 

Career Outcomes    

Graduates of the department have pursued careers in both the private and public sectors as researchers, educators, managers, policymakers, and practitioners.

Examples of positions held by graduates include:

1. Environmental Health Specialist
2. Associate sa Pananaliksik
3. Air or Water Pollution Specialist
4. Occupational Health Manager