The MS in Environmental Health Sciences is a research-oriented degree that includes coursework and the preparation of a thesis or completion of a comprehensive examination and a major written report. Students work with their faculty advisor to identify a focus for their training and research, such as: aerosol science, air quality, climate change, exposure science, industrial hygiene, policy analysis, epidemiology, toxicology, or water quality. Interdisciplinary applied research is encouraged.

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. Researcher
2. Policymaker
3. Health Services Specialist
4. Research Program Manager
5. Environmental Health Inspector