Environmental Health Sciences (MA)

Master of Science in Environmental Health Sciences

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units1

42 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

If you are curious about examining the crucial link between environmental and occupational exposures and human health, you should consider the Master of Science in Environmental Health Sciences. Courses like Environmental Monitoring and Analysis or Fundamentals of Industrial and Environmental Health are part of a comprehensive plan of study designed to introduce you to environmental health research. In addition to traditional coursework, the interdisciplinary master's program also utilizes practical internships and field experiences to prepare you for careers as a project leader, program director and researcher in a variety of sectors, from government, industry and academia to community organizations.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

66.67%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.6925 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

14.29%

Enrollment % Female

85.71%

Enrollment % International

57.14%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

28.57%