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Environmental Health Sciences - Master of Public Health

Grounded in the concept of "One Health," Ohio State's Environmental Health Sciences prepares you to address global public health challenges facing the world today.

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

July 9

Graduate program information session

Sept. 16

Graduate program information session

Learn through a diverse curriculum

The MPH curriculum connects you to the diverse ways public health practice is important in all facets of the environment. From climate change and epigenetics to epidemiology and risk assessment, an Ohio State education allows you to pursue your passions.
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Receive individualized attention from multiple advisors

Our MPH students are a part of a small and engaged cohort of learners. Each have faculty, academic and career advisors to guide them along their graduate education and career aspirations in public health.
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Put your education to the test

Environmental Health Sciences at Ohio State is highly collaborative across the university and in the community. This creates numerous opportunities for students to connect what they learn to real-life public health practice.
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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.

  • 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.
  • Division of Environmental Health Sciences
    Learn more about the research expertise, community partnerships and faculty working to advance environmental public health practices.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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