Overview
The PhD program in Environmental Health Sciences at the University at Albany enables you to analyze and solve real environmental health problems using advanced research methods and lab techniques in the biological, physical, and medical sciences.
By collaborating with experts in the New York State Department of Health to address real environmental public health issues, you get to strengthen your scientific research skills while you develop your professional network.
Career Paths
As a graduate of this environmental health sciences program, you’ll be prepared for academic, technical, professional, and supervisory careers in higher education institutions, public health organizations, NGOs, government research agencies, medical centers and hospitals, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Sample job titles: environmental toxicologist; senior human health risk assessor; environmental health and safety analyst; industrial hygienist; ecological statistician; water quality specialist; environmental epidemiologist.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Environmental Chemistry
- Principles of Toxicology
- Environmental Health
- Responsible Conduct of Scientific Research
- Current Literature in Environmental Health and Toxicology
- Principles of Public Health
- Principles of Statistical Inference
- Seminar in Environmental Health Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Priority: January 5
- Applications may be accepted on a space available basis after the priority deadline.,
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Environmental Economics & Policy Health Sciences Environmental Sciences View 102 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing
- Grade point average of 3.00 or better
- A combined total of at least 42 credits in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics
- Prior research experience, either through an undergraduate experience, enhanced summer research, or post-baccalaureate degree
- Suggested minimum GRE score of 300 combined verbal and quantitative; 4.0 writing
- Applicants are reviewed in the context of academic preparation and performance, potential for success, fit for the graduate program, as well as potential match with mentor
Tuition Fee
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International
23560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11780 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
23560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11780 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
11310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5655 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Albany
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Scholarships Information
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