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The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health is a great fit for students who love science and are passionate about using their scientific skills to address human health issues related to the built and natural environments. From water quality to workplace safety, environmental health majors are engaged in problem solving to keep communities safe and healthy. The coursework introduces students to basic principles of environmental health regulation, environmental sampling, microbiology, epidemiology, toxicology and risk assessment. Students choose one of three interest areas: biomedical sciences, health & environmental sciences, or environmental public health practice. The program is one of only 31 in the U.S. accredited by the National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council. Environmental Health Major Admission Applications are due on the 3rd Friday of each quarter. Students are selected based on overall grades; performance in math, science, and composition courses; and understanding of and potential fit with the major as demonstrated in the personal statement. Application instructions and forms are available on department website. Applicants must complete the following by the deadline for admission consideration: A. Early Admission (freshmen or sophomore year, with fewer than 6 quarters and 90 credits) Complete the following classes with a 2.0 minimum and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0: • ENGL 131 Composition or equivalent • MATH 124 Calculus I • CHEM 142, 152, 162 General Chemistry with labs B. Upper Division Admission (junior year, with greater than 6 quarters and 90 credits) Complete the following classes with a 2.0 minimum and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5: • Early admission prerequisites • BIOL 200, 220, 220 Introductory Biology with labs • CHEM 237, 238, 239 Organic Chemistry Contact Information deohs.washington.edu [email protected] 206-543-4207 Health Sciences F-461 Degree Requirements 180 credits Complete General Education Requirements for the School of Public Health A. Supporting Science 58-59 credits MATH 124 Calculus I (5) BIOST 310 Biostatistics for the Health Sciences (4) BIOL 180, 200, 220 Introductory Biology with labs (15) CHEM 142, 152, 162 General Chemistry with labs (15) CHEM 237, 238, 239 Organic Chemistry, labs not required (9) PHYS 114/117, 115/118 General Physics with labs (10) B. Environmental Health Core 28 credits ENV H 311 Introduction to Environmental Health (3) ENV H 405 Toxic Chemicals and Human Health (3) ENV H 431 Sampling and Analysis I (3) ENV H 432 Sampling and Analysis II (4) ENV H 433 Sampling and Analysis III (4) ENV H 472 Environmental Risk and Society (3) EPI 320 Introduction to Epidemiology (3) MICROM 301 General Microbiology (3) MICROM 302 General Microbiology Lab (2) C. Environmental Health Selectives 9 credits 3 classes (3 credits each) chosen from a list of ENV H courses covering topics such as water quality, air pollution, occupational safety, food safety, and hazardous waste management. D. Environmental Health Electives 27 credits 27 credits chosen from a list of courses offered by departments from across the university. Approved classes are categorized into three interest areas: biomedical sciences, health & environmental sciences, and environmental public health practice. E. Internship 2-15 credits 400-hour internship, usually taking place over summer quarter. Some students intern with public health agencies such as Centers for Disease Control, Washington State Department of Health, or local health departments. Other students intern with private companies such as Boeing and Amazon. AUT 2014
