Our Department’s Mission
The Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health focuses on impactful research and innovative individually tailored student programs that translate to actions, policies and interventions at local, national, and global levels. Faculty members' expertise includes environmental justice, policy, climate change, food and water safety, and airborne transmission of infectious diseases and pollution. Faculty, staff and students work together on cutting-edge research to inform health professionals, decision-makers and the public, engaging and empowering communities, and creating actionable solutions to advance environmental and human health.
Our Degree Programs

MPH, Environmental Health Sciences

MS, Environmental Health Sciences

PhD, Environmental Health Sciences

Certificate, Global Health
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.”
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Connect With Us
Get in Touch WIth Our Graduate Program Directors
Rianna Murray
Graduate Director
mieh-grad@umd.edu
Maurice Rocque
Coordinator
mrocque@umd.edu
(301) 405-5509