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

• 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

Connect with your Career Consultant

• Finding Research:

  • On-Campus: use the UGA Career Guide for templates and guidance on reaching out to faculty to gain research experience, the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) at UGA can also support you in finding research opportunities. 
  • Off-Campus: Research Experiences for Undergraduates offered through the National Science Foundation and ORISE Fellowships offered through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education are great options. The Career Center can help you prepare your materials for research fellowship applications. You can also search for research internships and full and part-time positions in Handshake.

• Pre-Health Students: The UGA Career Center offers support specifically for you through Pre-Health Appointments, which can be scheduled through Handshake. The Career Center can help you:

  • explore roles in healthcare
  • prepare application materials
  • prepare for interviews
  • navigate growth years.

You can self-enroll in our Career Development Resources eLC for Pre-Health Students for helpful information that you can access from anywhere at any point. If you have questions specifically about GPA, application walkthroughs, and prerequisite course requirements for professional programs, schedule an appointment with the Pre-Professional Advising Office.

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.

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

GENERAL

• Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  

• LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 

• Idealist (non-profit jobs) 

• USAJobs (federal jobs) 

• American Industrial Hygiene Association
• National Environmental Health Association
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
• Centers for Disease Control National Center for Environmental Health
• National Safety Council
• Association for Environmental Health and Sciences Foundation
• Georgia Environmental Health Association
• Society of Toxicology (SOT)
• American Public Health Association
• EHS Jobs | Safety Jobs | Environmental Jobs | Industrial Hygiene Jobs (ehscareers.com)

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.