Overview

Students in the PhD program in Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Maryland master an essential core of knowledge in environmental and occupational health, epidemiology and biostatistics.

Elective courses and rotations with faculty in field studies and laboratories offer students the knowledge and skills needed to specialize within the broader area of environmental health and become independent researchers.

Career Paths

Employee at a state department of health
Federal agency environmental leader
Academic researcher
Industry researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Environmental Health
Principles of Toxicology
Environmental Health Risk Assessment
Exposure Assessment of Environmental Hazards
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Public Health Data Laboratory
Applied Regression Analysis
Methods in Environmental Health
Public Health Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Environmental Sciences View 116 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all previous coursework
English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) (international applicants)
Response to Personal Experiences Question(s)
SOPHAS application & UMD Supplemental application
Statement of purpose and objectives should include career and educational goals, professional experience, and research areas of interest. PhD applicants must indicate the faculty member(s) they are interested in working with and the reason(s) for their interest in the statement of purpose.
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
A master's degree in public health or a related field preferred
Official GRE Test Scores submission is optional
A writing sample is required for Ph.D. applicants, such as a published manuscript, undergraduate or graduate thesis, or a research paper.
Applicants being considered for the program will be invited for a virtual interview via Zoom with a potential advisor and other departmental faculty.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12520 USD / year

≈ 12520 USD / year
Out-of-State

12520 USD / year

≈ 12520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5853 USD / year

≈ 5853 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 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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