New York University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.-Environmental Health Sciences; M.S.-Ergonomics and Biomechanics, Ph.D.-Environmental Health Sciences

Program Description:

The Program in Environmental Health Sciences provides advanced training in scientific disciplines related to environmental health, with emphasis on major health problems, such as cancer, respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and musculoskeletal ailments. The program provides specialized knowledge in an environmental health area (biostatistics, epidemiology, ergonomics and biomechanics, exposure assessment and health effects, molecular toxicology/carcinogenesis, and toxicology), a perspective on the interrelationships of environmental health problems, and competence in a basic science. Both the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered. The Department of Environmental Medicine is supported by a center grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, which has designated it as a national "Center of Excellence" for research and teaching in the environmental health sciences.

Accreditation:

New York University is a member of the Association of American Universities and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above