Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
ScM in Environmental HealthBaltimore, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Seeking solutions to environmental health problems through cutting-edge research with renowned faculty.
- Two-year, full-time program intended for students who want to explore their abilities to conduct research or to more finely define their primary area of research interest as a step toward their career goals.
- First-year coursework is shared with students in our highly-regarded nine-month Master of Health Science program.
- Students write a thesis based on original research and worthy of publication
Areas of Interest
- Food Systems, Water and Environmental Sustainability
- Health Security
- Population Environmental Health
- Pre-med
- Toxicology for Human Risk Assessment
Graduates of the program are well-prepared to transition directly into opportunities for further training and research through doctoral degree programs in their primary areas of interest. For those wishing to apply their knowledge and research skills in the field of environmental health prior to pursuing advanced degrees, the ScM will position graduates to compete for research positions in the private sector, federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
Ideal Students
The Master of Science (ScM) in Environmental Health is intended for individuals with a strong interest in pursuing research in one of the various areas within environmental health. Typically, these students have prior hands-on experience in laboratory, field, or population-based investigations that they would like to build upon. The ScM thesis is based on original research carried out by the student under the direction of a faculty adviser.
Curriculum
- Academic & Research Ethics at BSPH
- Principles of Environmental Health
- Applied Environmental Health Practice
- Public Health Toxicology
- Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy
- Foundational Principles of Public Health
- The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing a Population's Health
- EHE Scm Special Studies and Research
- EHE ScM Thesis Research
Journal Club (select one):
- Toxicology, Physiology & Molecular Mechanisms Journal Club & Seminar or Advanced Concepts in Toxicology, Physiology & Molecular Mechanisms
- Exposure Sciences & Environmental Epi Journal Club
Career Opportunities
- Doctoral Student
- Supervisory Toxicologist
- Pharmaceutical Consultant
- Radiation Safety Officer
- Health Specialist
- Environmental Scientist