Environmental Health Concentration, MPH at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Georgia State’s Master of Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Health prepares students to protect the health of communities by understanding how our surroundings shape human health. From investigating toxic exposures in urban neighborhoods to ensuring safe drinking water systems, you'll master the science behind environmental threats and solutions. This isn't just about studying problems—it’s about becoming a professional who identifies contamination sources, designs intervention strategies and creates healthier spaces where people live, work and play.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Department: Population Health Sciences | Duration: 42 credit hours, or approximately two years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Students may enter the program in the fall or spring semester. VIEW APPLICATION DEADLINES | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Environmental health focuses on the impact of the environment on human health, as well as how environmental factors affect health outcomes. This concentration encompasses core areas that include exposure assessment, toxicology, risk assessment, air pollution and water pollution. Areas of specialization include food safety, occupational health, infectious diseases, environmental epidemiology and urban health. For complete degree requirements, visit the catalog.

Career pathways

The Master of Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Health prepares students for a range of career paths, including: The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 7% growth in the demand for Environmental Scientists and Specialists over the next several years. The median salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists is $80,000.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the Master of Public Health program at Georgia State University should submit their materials through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) website. Application materials include: SOPHAS application and fee A resume or curriculum vitae Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended Three professional references A statement of purpose and objectives Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants The GRE is not a requirement for admission to the MPH program. Use the HOW TO APPLY button below for more information on the application process.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://publichealth.gsu.edu/academics-admissions/georgia-state-mph-program/mph-application-process/

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