Overview

The Public Health - Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Alberta provides students with the essential skills to evaluate how environmental factors influence human health. This comprehensive curriculum prepares graduates to address complex challenges ranging from air quality and water safety to industrial hygiene and climate change impacts.

Students engage with a multidisciplinary framework that combines toxicology, epidemiology, and risk assessment. By understanding the biological and chemical stressors within our surroundings, participants learn to develop effective interventions that safeguard populations. The programme emphasises evidence-based practice to inform public health policy and environmental regulation.

Why Public Health - Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Alberta?

The University of Alberta is recognised for its commitment to excellence in public health education and research. Students benefit from access to world-class facilities and a faculty comprised of leading experts in environmental health. The institution's strong ties to health authorities and environmental agencies provide a robust platform for professional development.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 10519 per year
• National fee: CAD 4924 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on the intersection of environmental factors and human physiological responses. Modules may include:

• Environmental Health
• Toxicology
• Epidemiology
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Environmental Policy
• Occupational Health
• Global Environmental Issues
• Biostatistics

Careers with Public Health - Environmental Health Sciences

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for diverse roles within the public and private sectors. Many find rewarding careers as environmental health officers, policy analysts, or risk assessors for government health departments and environmental protection agencies. Their expertise is vital in ensuring regulatory compliance and public safety.