Program Overview

Doctoral Programs

The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Environmental Health Sciences is a professional degree indicating qualification for leadership careers in advanced public health practice and administration related specifically to environmental risks to human health.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the DrPH program in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, applicants must have a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited school of public health and satisfy additional admissions requirements specific to the Mailman School of Public Health.

Application Process

As part of the application process, each applicant is asked to describe an area or areas of interest in environmental health in a 500-word personal statement. This important aspect of the application enables the admissions committee to evaluate whether the applicant's interests match those of the faculty. Applicants are encouraged to review the research interests of faculty prior to applying.

Program Details

• The DrPH program in Environmental Health Sciences focuses on advanced public health practice and administration related to environmental risks to human health.
• The program is designed for individuals with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or its equivalent from an accredited school of public health.
• Applicants must satisfy additional admissions requirements specific to the Mailman School of Public Health.
• The program includes a 500-word personal statement as part of the application process, where applicants describe their areas of interest in environmental health.
• The research interests of faculty are available for review by applicants to ensure a match between the applicant's interests and those of the faculty.

Competencies and Course Requirements

View competencies, course requirements, sample schedules, and more in the Academics section.

Research Areas

The program focuses on environmental health sciences, including environmental risks to human health. The research interests of faculty are available for review by applicants to ensure a match between the applicant's interests and those of the faculty.