Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health | University of Maryland

As part of the University of Maryland School of Public Health, the Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health engages in transformative research, teaching and learning that changes lives. Our faculty and students carry out applied research in global, environmental and occupational health that translates to highly impactful policies, actions and interventions at local, national, and global levels. Our individually-tailored degree programs are highly interdisciplinary, offering our students innovative, hands-on experiences here in Maryland and beyond. Learn about our undergraduate and graduate degrees below.

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Degrees

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Research

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Allison Gost ‘12, MPH ’17

“The professors were truly invested in the students and their success across the SPH. The mentorship I received made a big difference for me. I continue to engage with my professors and work with several of them.”

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October 22, 2026

UMD launches online global public health masters

Interconnected public health challenges need integrated solutions - and the people who know how to create them. Now, a new, highly interdisciplinary master’s degree from Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health (GEOH) answers the call.

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October 15, 2026

Spotlight: Nick An, Ph.D ‘28

Whether through his research or his many travels across the world, Nick An, third-year Ph.D candidate in the Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health (GEOH) studying Environmental Health Sciences, is all about community.

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October 13, 2026

First Maryland-wide well water study finds E. coli in 10% of private wells

In the first-ever statewide study of well water on Maryland’s farms, water quality specialists at the University of Maryland School of Public Health (SPH) and UMD Extension found both harmful bacteria and a wealth of information about the factors that affect well contamination.

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Accelerated BS+MPH Program Information Sessions

The Accelerated BS+MPH Program allows select students from any of our bachelor's degree programs (Family Health, Global Health, Kinesiology, Public Health Practice, and Public...

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Using AI Tools to Advance your Career Goals

This session will focus on using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot to boost your career goals. Wherever you are in your career journey, you can leverage AI at...

2026-11-13T12:00:00

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This is Public Health Virtual Fair

Prospective graduate students are invited to attend the Public Health Graduate School Virtual Fair! Meet admissions representatives from 75 schools and programs of public health in...

2026-11-17T12:00:00

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The Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health engages in applied interdisciplinary research, education, training and practice to protect health and mitigate risk. Take the next step for your future today.