What Can I Do With a Major In Environmental Health Science?

UGA Specific Information for Environmental Health Science

Environmental Health Science is the study of the biological, chemical and physical agents occurring naturally or introduced into the environment and their effects on our health and well-being. It includes a study of human activities, a vital component in our complex ecosystem. It serves the general welfare by safeguarding and improving the quality of food, shelter, air, water and other natural resources. Students take applied environmental health science courses in such areas as air, water and noise pollution; solid and hazardous waste management; environmental toxicology; industrial hygiene; food microbiology; epidemiology; and environmental health administration. The degree program is nationally accredited and is the only undergraduate environmental health program in Georgia. The BSEH degree also provides excellent preparation for post-graduate studies in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as graduate work in Public Health, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Science.

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Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Environmental Health Science*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

  • Activities, Clubs and Honor Societies
  • Environmental Health Science Club
  • Epsilon Nu Eta (Env Health Science Honor Society)
  • Adopt-A-Stream
  • Student Chapter, American Industrial Hygiene Association
  • Georgia Environmental Health Association and National Environmental Health Association

To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Center for Student Organizations

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What do Trained Environmental Health Professionals Do?

  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Restaurant Inspection
  • Noise Abatement
  • Retail Food Facilities
  • Toxic Site Cleanup
  • Solid waste handling and disposal
  • Wells and water systems monitoring
  • Industrial health and safety
  • Food protection and safety
  • Wildlife health/management
  • Drinking water quality
  • Air quality
  • Environmental health education
  • Toxicology
  • Radiation protection
  • Housing safety and lead monitoring
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Public pool health and safety
  • Vector control
  • Hazardous materials handling and incident response

*Taken from California State University "Environmental Health Career Opportunities"

Joint B.S. in Environmental Health and Biological Engineering

A dual degree in BSEH-BSBE (BS Environmental Health - BS Biological Engineering) is offered for students wanting to combine EHS with the quantitative and design aspects of a degree in biological engineering (environmental area of emphasis). The BSEH-BSBE curriculum fully integrates the two accredited degree programs into a 5-year course of study, which culminates in the awarding of both degrees. In order to complete the program in five years, students should begin the program in their freshman year, although later enrollment is also possible.

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Environmental Health Science majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Florida State University Industrial Safety and Health Technician
GA Department of Public Health Supervisor
Mariplast Shipping Logistics Analyst
Piedmont Hospital Medical Assistant
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2021 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Environmental Health Science majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Belmont University Metro Nashville Urban Teacher Residency, MAT
Nova Southeastern University Biomedical Sciences, Masters
University of Georgia Epidemiology, MPH
* denotes no responses received.

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