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Degree Programs

EHS offers graduate degrees that explore the environment and explain how it contributes to health.
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Prospective Students

Is a graduate degree in Environmental Health Sciences the right fit for you?
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Environmental Health Sciences

The mission of the Environmental Health Sciences department is to understand, prevent and mitigate the impacts of environmental exposures and climate change on human health by leading cutting-edge research, training the next generation of public health professionals and partnering with impacted communities.

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Who We Are

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences offers masters and doctorate degrees to understand how environmental exposures and climate change impact public health.

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Educational Programs

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Environmental Health Sciences offers four degrees that focus on understanding, preventing and mitigating the impacts of environmental exposures and climate change on human health.

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Research

Environmental Health Sciences research centers and labs examine how the environment and climate change impact human health and translate the findings into updated public health policies.

EHS News

  • Championing Children

    January 13, 2025

    Columbia Mailman School has a storied history of protecting the youngest and most vulnerable. The Child Health Center for Learning and Development can now tackle daunting challenges.

    Columbia Public Health Magazine

  • Heavy Metal

    January 13, 2025

    Research at Columbia Mailman School is uncovering the health risks of essential yet unavoidable metals in our environment and exploring advanced antidotes for metal overload.

    Columbia Public Health Magazine

  • Making Ourselves Heard

    January 13, 2025

    Explore how Mailman students and faculty are effectively communicating public health messages

    Columbia Public Health Magazine
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Prospective Students

The Environmental Health Sciences Department offers masters and doctorate degrees related to public health, toxicology, environmental health data science, and climate change.
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Current Students

Looking for course information? Certificate requirements? Practicum support? You've come to the right place.

Non-Degree Offerings

A variety of educational offerings for researchers, public health professionals, high school students, and undergraduate students.

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Resources to protect your family from pesticides, avoid lead, reduce air pollution, make safer shopping choices, and more!
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