From the beginning of this century, the field of biostatistics has become an indispensable tool in improving health and reducing illness. Environmental and Occupational Health conducts research in diverse areas of occupational and environmental health and offers academic programs at the master's and doctoral levels.
Students are prepared to become leaders and practitioners in public health.
Curricula stress the importance and application of basic scientific principles to environmental and occupational health issues, and provide an understanding of the regulatory, legal, and policy implications of the material presented and research undertaken. The division providesa broad range of training programs for people interested in this field. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.