Overview

Students’ experiences incorporate environmental health theories with crosscutting public health competencies, such as communication, public health biology, systems-thinking and leadership.

Key facts

Faculty for the Environmental Health Sciences master’s program are drawn from a number of departments and research units at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, giving students an unparalleled opportunity for cross-disciplinary training and the performance of novel research projects.

Laboratories and equipment are available across campus to promote innovative concepts in issues of environmental health sciences.

Careers in Environmental Health Sciences

Graduates with environmental health master’s degrees work for health institutions at the city, state and national level. Other environmental health science job opportunities exist that look at the intersection of the built environment and human health, such as within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Job growth for environmental health specialists is higher than average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Environmental Health Sciences
Principles and Methods of Epidemiology
Principles of Public Health Policy and Administration
Environmental Risk Assessment
Seminar in Environmental Health Sciences
Environmental Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Environmental Sciences View 1131 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic experience and potential for graduate work in public health.
CV or Resume.
Address the following two short essay questions, limiting responses to no more than 500 words (approximately 250 words per question):Describe how your professional, volunteer, and educational background has led you to seek a degree in public health.
How will your desired track of study help you reach your personal and professional goals in public health?
International applicants must also meet admission standards set and monitored by UWM's Center for International Education.
MPH applicants must use SOPHAS to apply. Applicants must select their track to which they are applying: Biostatistics, Community and Behavioral Health Promotion, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, or Public Health Policy.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27090 USD / year

≈ 27090 USD / year
Out-of-State

27090 USD / year

≈ 27090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13659 USD / year

≈ 13659 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

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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