Overview

Graduate programs in Environmental Health Science at University of Georgia emphasize the chemical, microbiological, physical, risk assessment, and policy aspects of environmental and occupational exposures and effects.

Features

Faculty members measure and model human and wildlife exposures to environmental and workplace contaminants; develop techniques and methods for collecting, analyzing, and assessing the effects of chemical, microbiological, and physical factors; and conduct risk evaluations of hazardous agents in water, soil, air, and food. Collaborative research is conducted with investigators throughout the United States and abroad.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The PhD degree in environmental health is offered with the opportunity to specialize in environmental protection, industrial hygiene, or public health.

The Dept. of Environmental Health Science at the University of Georgia currently offers the only PhD program in environmental health in the State University System of Georgia.

Environmental health is a critical component of good public health implementation and policy and there is a critical need for workforce development in environmental health service and research, as identified by the WHO, CDC, and National Academies of Science.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Health Administration Health Sciences View 99 other PhDs in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate School application form

Application processing fee, non-refundable

An unofficial transcripts from each institution you attended. Official transcripts will be required if offered admission.

Official test scores sent by the testing agency if required by the academic department

GRE and GMAT

Letters of Recommendation will be sent to the academic department electronically as part of the online admission application process

Supplemental materials required by the department to which you are applying should be mailed directly to the academic department.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Available Scholarships

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