Program Overview
The Environmental Health at East Tennessee University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Johnson City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ENVH 5100 - Environmental Health Practice I (3 credits)
- ENVH 5357 - Toxicology (3 credits)
- ENVH 5640 - Environmental Risk Assessment (4 credits)
- ENVH 5860 - Environmental Health Administration (3 credits)
- ENVH 5910 - Seminar (1 credit)
- BSTA 5310 - Biostatistics I (3 credits)
- EPID 5400 - Epidemiology I (3 credits)
- ENVH 5200 - Environmental Chemistry (4 credits)
- Check prerequisites
- ENVH 5250 - Environmental Microbiology (4 credits)
- Check prerequisites
- ENVH 5890 - Environmental Planning (3 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- A 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
- An acceptable score on the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- A minimum of 30 semester hours of natural and physical science courses, including at one (1) semester of general microbiology, one (1) year of general biology, and one (1) year of general chemistry; college algebra and trigonometry or higher math are also required.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact East Tennessee University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About East Tennessee University
East Tennessee University
Johnson City, United States
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-12-01
- Language English
- Duration 72 months