Environmental Health Sciences, M.P.H.
Arnold School of Public Health
Develop a practice-oriented, broad background in public health in preparation for a professional career through our multidisciplinary program. You'll complete a supervised internship instead of a thesis.
Examine the causes and effects of interactions between humans and their environment with the goal of minimizing the impact on human health and the environment. Graduates work as health and safety officers, risk managers and more in public health and environmental regulatory agencies, non-profit organizations and universities.
Program Highlights
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Work That Matters
Develop a network within public health, environmental protection agencies, research labs, education and industry.
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Career Options
Prepare for positions such as risk assessor, outreach coordinator, resource manager and health physicist.
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National Partners
Work in facilities like the Center of Excellence for Oceans and Human Health and Climate Change Interactions.
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Notable Faculty
Learn from some of the nation’s leading researchers with a significant network in private industry and agencies.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Scientific Writing
Communicating scientific research and findings in a clear, accurate and compelling manner
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
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Teamwork
Working collaboratively with others to achieve a shared goal or objective
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
Problem Solving
Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Health and Safety Officer
- Risk Assessor
- Risk Manager
- Outreach Coordinator
- Resource Manager
- Health Physicist
Job Titles of Alumni
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Department Manager
- Certified Industrial Hygienist
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $93,478
Workplace Settings
- Public Health
- Private Industries
- Research
- State and Federal Government
- Health Agencies
- Engineering
Employers of Alumni
- Safety Leader Institute LLC
- Mobile Health Diagnostics
- S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control
