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Careers in Environmental Health

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Opportunities exist nationwide for individuals with environmental health science degrees. Students completing a master's degree often pursue careers in local and state health departments; other state agencies (including the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency); poison control centers; environmental consulting firms; or in corporations. Students graduating from the doctoral program are prepared for research and leadership careers in academia, government, or industry.

Here are just a few of many environmental health career possibilities:

Job Title:
Air Quality Specialist
Chemical Information Specialist
Director of Environmental Health
Director of Environmental Services
Environmental Health Policy Analyst
Environmental Health Specialist
Environmental Consultant
Ergonomics Specialist
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Health and Safety Consultant
Industrial Hygienist
Occupational Health Compliance Officer
Occupational Health Nurse
Occupational Health Physician
Professor
Scientist
Toxicologist

 

 
Resources

EnHS Major Fact Sheet (pdf)

Article: Toxicology Careers (pdf)

 
Related Links

EnHS Specialty Tracks

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