University of Maryland
Graduate Catalog Fall 2009

Public Health: Master of Public Health--Environmental Health Sciences (MIEH)

Faculty

Abstract

The Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Environmental Health Sciences. Environmental Health Science is a discipline that investigates biological, chemical, and physical factors that affect the health of a community. Focusing on interrelationships between people and their environments, the discipline seeks to translate environmental health research into effective public health practice; promote human health and well-being; and foster safe and healthy environments. Environmental public health scientists address issues such as the control of epidemic diseases, food and water safety, treatment and disposal of liquid and airborne wastes, elimination of workplace stressors, and the role of environment in chronic illnesses. Environmental health sciences professionals also tackle the effects of long-range problems, including the effects of toxic chemicals and radioactive waste, acidic deposition, depletion of the ozone layer, and global warming on human health.

Admissions Information

To apply to the MPH program with a concentration in Environmental Health Sciences, applicants must complete the University of Maryland Graduate School application and provide additional information as described below under "Application Requirements". The Graduate School application and instructions can be found online at http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/gss/admission.htm.

Application Deadlines

 

Fall

Spring
Domestic Applicants:
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

Domestic Applicant Deadlines


To be considered for fall enrollement completed applications must be received by January 15 .


This program does not accept applications for this semester.

 


International Applicants:
Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials

IMPORTANT:   International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.   

Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas

February 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1

June 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants

May 1
If Domestic Deadline is after May 1

October 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials

May 15
If Domestic Deadline is after May 15

October 31
If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31
 

Application Requirements

Applications for the MPH program with concentration in Environmental Health Sciences are reviewed with consideration to the following criteria:

  1. Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
  2. Undergraduate transcripts
  3. GRE scores taken within the past 5 years
  4. 3 letters of recommendation that address the applicant's academic capabilities and probability of success in graduate school
  5. Statement of goals and interests and their congruence with those of the program
  6. Relevant academic/work experience, including previous coursework in mathematics, statistical methods, and/or statistical software packages.

Applicants to the MPH program with concentration in Environmental Health Sciences should be sure to use the major code MIEH when selecting the program on the Graduate School Application.

Degree Requirements

Master of Public Health with concentration in Environmental Health Sciences (M.P.H.)

The MPH with a concentration in Environmental Health Sciences is a 42-credit professional degree. All MPH students with concentration in Environmental Health Sciences will complete 5 public health core courses, 7 courses in the environmental health sciences cognate area, an internship, and a capstone project or thesis. Students completing a project take 2 elective courses (within the cognate area) and students completing a thesis take 1 elective course and apply 1 elective toward the thesis.

Facilities and Special Resources

The proximity of the University of Maryland, College Park to the nation's capital offers prospective students unparalleled opportunities for internships and research experiences in public health, including placements at the National Institutes of Health, the CDC Washington Office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's National Medical Center, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and many other national, state, and local health agencies. The diversity of cultural and socioeconomic groups, communities, industries, and health organizations provides a rich environment for learning, research, public policy analysis, and service.

Financial Assistance

Contact Information

Acting Director: Betty Dabney, Ph.D.
Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health 3310 HHP Building (#255)
University of Maryland College Park
MD  20742
Telephone: 301-405-6583
bdabney@umd.edu

http://www.sph.umd.edu/miaeh/

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