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Public Health-Toxicity Testing and Human Health Risk Assessment of Environmental Agents

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Tuition USD 1,055 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Baltimore, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Health-Toxicity Testing and Human Health Risk Assessment of Environmental Agents at Johns Hopkins University 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 Public Health-Toxicity Testing and Human Health Risk Assessment of Environmental Agents 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 1,055 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
  6. Location: Baltimore, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Health-Toxicity Testing and Human Health Risk Assessment of Environmental Agents 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. Principles of Environmental Health
  2. Public Health Toxicology
  3. Intro to Risk Sciences & Public Policy
  4. Statistical Methods in Public Health
  5. Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health
  6. Epidemiologic Methods
  7. Academic & Research Ethics at JHSPH
  8. Toxicology 21: Scientific Foundations
  9. Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in PH
  10. Alternative Methods in Animal Testing
  11. Evidence-Based Toxicology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

  • \xc2\xa0Completion of at least a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum undergraduate Grade Point Average of 3.0 recommended.
  • Background coursework must include foundations in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Calculus
  • \xc2\xa0Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). A waiver may be requested if the applicant has:
  • A graduate degree (master\xc2\x92s or doctoral),\xc2\xa0OR
  • Successful completion ("B" or better) of nine credits of JHSPH Department of Environmental Health Sciences coursework
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • \xc2\xa0Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended beyond high school

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,055 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 1,055 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins University

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Baltimore, United States

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2015-04-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-29
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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