
Environmental Health Sciences - Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences educates and trains students through a diverse curriculum to become effective environmental public health professionals who analyze and develop ways prevent, mitigate and control environmental impacts on human health.
Graduates are prepared to work as environmental health practitioners at various organizations and agencies, including governmental agencies at local, state, and federal levels; health departments; hospitals; industries; and consulting firms.
Learn more about the Master of Public Health
Sign up for an upcoming information session to get answers to your questions about Ohio State’s Master of Public Health Environmental Health Sciences specialization. Save your spot and learn how you can become a Public Health Buckeye.
Available dates
Sept. 16
Graduate program information session
Learn through a diverse curriculum
Receive individualized attention from multiple advisors
Put your education to the test
Degree requirements
- Minimum credit hours: 45
- Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree; 3.0 GPA (minimum); college math, organic chemistry and biology courses
- GRE test scores optional
- Program start: Autumn semester
2025/2026 deadlines to apply
DEC
1
Priority deadline
FEB
1
GTA/GRA consideration deadline
MAY
15
Regular deadline
Resources
Learn more about environmental health sciences and becoming as student in the College of Public Health.
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Education leading to certification
Students who graduate with Ohio State’s MPH meet the educational requirements to test to become a registered environmental health specialist in Ohio. The credential certifies you knowledge and skills of environmental health issues, emergency response and community education.
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Division of Environmental Health Sciences
Learn more about the research expertise, community partnerships and faculty working to advance environmental public health practices.
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Environmental public health careers
Ohio State positions its graduates for success and careers to protect the health of people and animals from hazards in the environment.
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Meet our students
Our students in Environmental Health Sciences and across the College of Public Health have diverse reasons for pursuing a public health degree. Learn about their incredible experiences and their advice on making the most of an Ohio State education.
Take your next step
Review our application preparation recommendations prior to applying to the Master of Public Health. You will submit your application through SOPHAS, and a supplemental Ohio State application. Priority deadline to apply is February 1 for graduate assistantship consideration.