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.
Class of 2023 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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Professional Associations/Resources
- 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
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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Environmental Health Science majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 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) |
|---|---|
| Analog Devices | Environmental Health Engineer | CGA Solutions | Private Investigator | Critical Technology Services | Technology Strategist | Indian Health Service | Environmental Health Specialist | Liberty Mutual Insurance | Environmental Underwriting Trainee | St. Mary’s Health Care System | Unit Secretary and Monitor Technician | Triumvirate Environmental | Environmental Specialist |
Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Environmental Health Science majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 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) |
|---|---|
| Augusta University | Physician Assistant, PA | Columbia University | Public Health, MPH | Emory University | Public Health, MPH | Rice University | Environmental Engineering, PhD | St. George’s University | Unspecified Master's Program, MD | University of Georgia | Unspecified Master's Program | University of Georgia | Public Health, Degree Not Specified | University of Georgia | Pharmacy, PharmD | University of Georgia | Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Degree Not Specified | University of Texas at Austin | Communication Studies, Graduate Certificate | University of Washington | Environmental and Occupational Health Science, MS |