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Master of Environmental Health
University of Illinois Springfield
- Springfield, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year CIEH-accredited MSc in environmental health with practical laboratory work.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Environmental Health can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Environmental health practitioner
- Strategic management and operational practice in environmental and public health agencies
Curriculum
- One-year full-time programme
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. Compulsory modules: environmental stressors and legislative interventions
- Risk and public protection
- Housing standards and intervention
- Food safety and control
- Environmental protection
- Interventions in occupational health and safety
- Practical food inspection
- And a 60-credit research methods and MSc project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with GPA 2.5 or higher (https://www.uis.edu/admission-aid/graduates)
- Some programmes require prerequisites
- Statement or recommendation letters
- English proficiency required.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor degree from an accredited institution (international degrees evaluated), Official transcripts, Some programmes require prerequisites, Statement, Resume or recommendation letters
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 70
- Cambridge B2 First
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Check requirements and the Fall May 15 / Spring Nov 15 international deadlines. Apply online at UIS and pay the 75 USD international graduate fee. Send official transcripts (credential evaluation if required)
- Program-specific materials and English test scores. Department reviews and decides on admission. Submit financial documents for the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,367 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Springfield Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health, Science, And Technology |
| Department | Public Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International UIS graduate students may qualify for specified awards if they meet the university eligibility rules. A graduate assistantship is an employment-based award, Not automatically a scholarship, And must not be treated as a guaranteed tuition waiver. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,367 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,801 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 70, Cambridge B2 First.