Overview
What to Expect
The Environmental Health Sciences MSc program offered at University of South Carolina is an academic research degree that prepares students for detailed scientific study and includes a flexible scientific curriculum addressing technical issues, data collection and translation of environmental health research.
Future Opportunities
Students complete a research thesis, and graduates from this program obtain employment within federal, state and local public health and environmental protection agencies, federal and state research laboratories, contract research laboratories, industry, consulting firms and universities. Positions include research scientist, water quality specialist, toxicologist, ecotoxicologist, health physicist and environmental law enforcement.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Global Environmental Health
- Environmental Pollution and Health
- Global Environmental Health
- Environment and Obesity
- Public Health Microbiology
- Independent Study
- Special Topics in Environmental Health Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy Health Sciences Environmental Sciences View 1833 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Resume or CV
- Statement of Purpose and Objectives describing your academic and research interests, relevant work experiences, academic/professional goals and objectives (maximum two pages)
- At least three letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources
- Official transcripts from all schools or colleges previously attended
- Non-US institution transcripts must be verified by World Education Services (WES) or equivalent evaluation service. Please submit a comprehensive course-by-course evaluation (WES ICAP)
- GRE scores
Tuition Fee
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International
33928 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33928 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
33928 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33928 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12688 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12688 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Columbia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.