Environmental Health Sciences, Ph.D.
Arnold School of Public Health
Prepare to become an environmental health scientist or professor by enrolling in our doctoral program that emphasizes scientific competence, research skills and professional development.
Explore new and exciting public health challenges addressing environmental issues such as climate change, forever chemicals, nanomaterials and environmental justice. Defend a dissertation that represents significant research in an area of advanced study. The specific curriculum for the doctoral degree varies with the discipline.
Program Highlights
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Work That Matters
Research in areas of environmental microbiology, toxicology, environmental nanomaterials, sustainable agriculture and more.
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Supportive Environment
Benefit from a fellowship program and health insurance for qualifying students. Join active graduate student group activities.
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National Partners
Work in facilities like the Center of Excellence for Oceans and Human Health and Climate Change Interactions.
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Program Excellence
Students and graduates receive numerous awards and exciting fellowships at the national and international levels.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Scientific Writing
Communicating scientific research and findings in a clear, accurate and compelling manner
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Leadership
Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential
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Public Speaking
Delivering a message or presentation to an audience effectively and persuasively
Innovation
Introducing new ideas, methods or products to improve performance or achieve a specific goal
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Environmental Health Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Faculty
Job Titles of Alumni
- Clinical Laboratory Technical Supervisor
- Environmental Analyst
- Laboratory Manager
- Marine Habitat Restoration Specialist
- Senior Research Scientist
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $91,423
Workplace Settings
- Government
- Academia/Education
- Private Industry
Employers of Alumni
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Nephron Pharmaceuticals
- University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science