Program Overview
The Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health at Loma Linda University is a Master 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 Public Health Environmental and Occupational 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health Environmental and Occupational 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
- Public Health for Community Resilience
- Public Health for a Healthy Lifestyle
- Public Health and Health Systems
- Food Quality Assurance
- Hazardous Materials and Solid-waste Management
- Water Quality Assurance
- Environmental Sampling and Analysis
- Principles of Industrial Hygiene
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A bachelor\'s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, earning a grade point average (GPA) or 3.0 or better (based on a 4.0 scale). A limited number of students with GPA less than 3.0 whose background and experience show strong potential for success are admitted on a provisional basis. All applicants must submit scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Prerequisites
- One year of General Biology with laboratory
- One year of General Chemistry with laboratory
- Organic Chemistry with laboratory (minimum of two-quarter sequence)
- One year of Physics with laboratory
- One course in Microbiology with laboratory
- One course in College Algebra or Calculus
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda University (LLU) is a private Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California. As of 2019, the university comprises eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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