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Environmental Health Sciences

University of California Irvine (UCI)
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 31,137 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,035 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Irvine, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental Health Sciences at University of California Irvine (UCI) is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 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 Sciences 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 31,137 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,035 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Irvine, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Environmental Health Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Target Organ Toxicology
  2. Statistical Methods for Data Analysis
  3. Biostatistics
  4. Intro to Environmental Health Science
  5. Principles of Epidemiology
  6. Environmental Toxicology Seminar

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).

  • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California.
  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent.
  • Official GRE test scores
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • One set of official original transcripts from all schools attended after high school. International applicants may have additional requirements such as English language proficiency tests.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 31,137 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,035 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 31,137 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,035 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of California Irvine (UCI) 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 University of California Irvine (UCI)

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University of California Irvine (UCI)

Irvine, United States

The University of California, Irvine is a public land-grant research university in Irvine, California, United States. One of the ten campuses of the University of California system, UCI offers 87...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months