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Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health

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.

Our Degree Programs

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BS, Global Health

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BS, ENSP - Environmental Justice

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Graduate Certificate, Global Health

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MPH, Environmental Health Sciences

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MS, Environmental Health Sciences

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PhD, Environmental Health Sciences

Why I Chose Maryland

“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.”

Allison Gost ‘12, MPH ’17 Natural Resource Planner at Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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Plan a Visit!
Dept. of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health
SPH Building, 4200 Valley Drive, Suite 2234
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-2611

Email: sph-geoh@umd.edu 
Phone: (301) 405-8287

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