Overview

Undergraduate major degrees are usually in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or environmental sciences (or any of the sub disciplines – e.g. biochemistry). These students are strongly focused on specific research studies of interest, and have identified a faculty mentor willing to support their research project in Environmental Health Sciences.

A successful student will leave the Environmental Health Sciences program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with expertise in a number of disciplines, as well as specific training in one of three broad concentrations: Environmental & Molecular Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring & Exposure Science, or Environmental Toxicology.

Degree Requirements

MS students must complete:

three public health core courses

four core environmental health sciences courses

electives (nine to eighteen credits in total)

a thesis (nine credits)

The M.S. degree is typically completed in four semesters plus the intervening summer. A minimum of 42 credits is required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Health Practices

Environmental and Occupational Toxicology

Risk Assessment and Management

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Sciences Environmental Sciences View 544 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Sufficient previous undergraduate and graduate coursework. Although no specific undergraduate courses are required for admission, successful applicants must have adequate undergraduate preparation in the basic sciences.

The Graduate School requires a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale.

Letters of recommendation (minimum of two)

Personal statement

Resume

International students must consult the Graduate School website for English proficiency and prerequisite degree requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
National

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

17399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17399 USD per year during 24 months.

Regional Tuition: $31,727

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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