Environmental Health - Boston University

Environmental Health from Boston University is a Campus Master Environmental Health degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Environmental factors are the predominant determinants of health in individuals and communities. The 20th century saw public health triumphs in the developed world-providing a safe and clean water supply, clearing the air, and getting the lead out of gasoline-though these problems remain critical in other parts of the world. In the new century we face such challenges as global climate change, "mad cow"-like illnesses caused by a novel infectious agent, and environmental pollutants that act like hormones. Research in the Department of Environmental Health has its scientific roots in toxicology and epidemiology-the disciplines that tell us most of what we know about environmental hazards. The department houses two basic research laboratories in immunotoxicology and is home to a Superfund Basic Research Center, which investigates reproductive and developmental hazards. The department's research agenda is also firmly rooted in community health and environmental justice-for example, a collaborative project with public officials and community groups seeks to better the health of low-income families by improving conditions in public housing. Our faculty are innovative and committed teachers whose doors are open to students in both the Master of Public Health and Doctor of Science programs. In teaching, we combine a strong foundation in environmental health science with an emphasis on community and environmental justice, bringing the real world into the classroom at every opportunity. Our graduates exemplify the same twin commitments to science and community as they work to bring about a healthier environment for all. View more details on Boston University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Environmental Health courses.