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Environmental Public Health - Master of Science

Ohio State’s Master of Science in Environmental Sciences specializing in Environmental Public Health provides students with a greater understanding of how human health and the environment are intertwined and how they can identify and mitigate human health hazards along with develop plans to prevent future harm from occurring.

Our degree is an interdisciplinary partnership with the Ohio State’s environmental science program that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct basic and applied research as well as be academically prepared to pursue a doctoral degree.

Learn more about the Master of Science

Upcoming information sessions are available to get your questions answered about the Environmental Public Health specialization. Choose your date to save a spot and learn more about this interdisciplinary master's degree.

Available dates

July 9

Graduate program information session

Sept. 16

Graduate program information session

A curriculum to tackle health and environment

Build the essential environmental public health skills to address the challenges of today and tomorrow including, epidemiology, toxicology, risk assessment and biostatistics.
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Faculty mentorship

Every student is matched with a faculty advisor who will be a guide and provide individualized attention during your master’s program. Their expertise can help you develop your research acumen and your academic pursuits.
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Collaboration and opportunity

Our partnerships at Ohio State and throughout the community present numerous chances for students to enrich what they learn with valuable experiences to enrich their academic opportunities.
Public health partnerships

Degree requirements

  • Minimum credit hours: 39
  • Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree; 3.4 GPA (recommended); GRE scores; calculus/statistics, physical science and biological sciences coursework
  • GRE test scores optional
  • Program start: Autumn semester

2025/2026 deadlines to apply

NOV
30
 International student deadline

DEC
15
 U.S. student deadline

Ready to apply?

We have developed recommendation to help with your application. The interdisciplinary master's program application should be submitted to Ohio State's Office of Graduate Admissions. Do not use SOPHAS to apply for this program.

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