MS students receive a solid technical background in their chosen specialty area that provides proficiency in applied or basic research. Students are admitted to the Graduate School's program in environmental health. This option also requires two years to complete. The primary objective of the Ph.D. program is to bring students to a high level of academic competence through a combination of advanced course work and research. They are expected to provide leadership in the field of environmental and occupational health in education, healthcare, government and corporate spheres.
Students usually develop their dissertation topics from a funded research project.
Prospective doctoral students must have fulfilled the requirements of the master's program in environmental health, or their equivalent, before admission to the program, or they may take additional courses to meet that level of knowledge once admitted. Admission Procedures - General 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 course work in the basic sciences. Each specialty track requires slightly different preparation.