Areas of Emphasis

Students can pursue a general Environmental Health degree or choose one of the following areas of emphasis to pursue distinct interest areas through elective courses:

• General
• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Infectious Diseases
• Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology
• Injury & Violence Epidemiology & Prevention*
• Exposure Sciences
• Food Safety
• Industrial Hygiene*
• Toxicology

View more information about program options and areas of emphasis.

*Programs offer financial support to cover eligible student tuition fees through training grants. See cost page for more information.

Advantages of the Program

• Connected. Close partnerships with state agencies (such as the Minnesota Department of Health) and local companies (such as 3M, Medtronic, Cargill, and Ecolab), provide unique applied practice experiences, professional mentorship, and abundant career opportunities.
• Innovative research. Students engage with and learn from faculty who are deeply involved in current practice and research.
• Highly ranked. A degree from a top 10 school of public health provides distinction in competitive career environments.
• State-of-the-art facilities. The 2,500 sq. ft. Industrial Hygiene Laboratory is well-equipped with the latest instruments and equipment necessary to learn sampling procedures and conduct research.