1. University of Georgia
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BS Environmental Health Science

BS Environmental Health Science

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Georgia

Program Overview

The Environmental Health Science major at UGA is nationally accredited and the only undergraduate environmental health program in the state of Georgia. The curriculum incorporates multiple fields of study such as biology, chemistry, physics, math, and microbiology. 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 public health law are available. Students have considerable freedom in choosing courses of interest to develop a specialty area in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Protection, or Public Health.

Program Key Stats

$32549 (Annual cost)



54 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.4
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1359
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Additional Information & Requirements

International Application for Undergraduate Admission, High School Transcripts (secondary school), College Transcripts from each institution attended during high school, Test scores: SAT, ACT, TOEFL score of at least 213 on the computer-based exam, or a 550 paper based score, or an 80 on the internet based, A band score of 6.5 in IELTS, Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor, a School/Counselor Evaluation Letter.

Career Options

  • Compliance
  • Education
  • Environmental consulting
  • Environmental engineering
  • Forestry planning
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Solid waste management
  • Water quality management
  • Wetlands protection
  • Industrial health and safety administration
  • Medical school
  • Patent law
  • Pharmaceutical

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