The Ph.D. thesis must make an original contribution to the body of knowledge in environmental or occupational health. Prospective doctoral students must have fulfilled the requirements of the master's program in environmental health, or the equivalent, before admission to the program, or take additional courses to meet that level of knowledge. Career Opportunities Graduates from this program are prepared for a variety of careers. Recent graduates have obtained jobs as biological safety officers, infection control practitioners, environmental health specialists in health departments, and institutional health practitioners. Financial Assistance Students choosing this specialty may apply for several competitive scholarships or traineeships available within the division.
Students are also eligible to apply for graduate assistantships through funded research projects.
An assistantship provides tuition reimbursement and salary support. Admission Applications are reviewed for admission throughout the year. To insure admission priority and consideration for financial assistance students should submit applications before April 15. Minimum requirements include a baccalaureate degree with a major in microbiology or the biological sciences with course work in microbiology and chemistry. Course work in physics and calculus is desirable.