Master of Science in Environmental Exposure Assessment

The Harvard Chan School Master of Science program will prepare you to make an impact in the laboratory, field, or the policy arena. Indeed, Harvard Chan Master of Science graduates play leading roles in top academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, health care organizations, national and international government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and other public and private sector enterprises. During their time at the Chan School, Master of Science students learn to address critical scientific and health challenges that affect the lives of individuals and entire populations. They build expertise in an area of specialization while gaining the perspective of multiple public health disciplines. You will learn a powerful set of analytical, technical, and quantitative skills that can be applied flexibly in a wide range of career paths. As a Harvard Chan School Master of Science student, you will learn to contribute to the scientific understanding of public health through original laboratory and/or field research, to critically evaluate scientific literature, and to apply scientific knowledge in real-world settings.

The Department of Environmental Health pursues innovative research and offers interdisciplinary training in environmental health, while emphasizing the role of air, water, contaminants in food and consumer products, the built environment, and the workplace as critical determinants of public health. Faculty members study the pathogenesis and prevention of environmentally produced illnesses, injury and disability, ergonomics and safety, climate change, occupational hygiene, environmental management and sustainability. The faculty members are also leaders in, and facilitators of, scientifically based public health advances. Faculty research areas include a multi-disciplinary approach ranging from molecular and physiologic studies, exposure assessment and control, engineering, epidemiology, risk assessment to policy evaluation.

TOEFL-The Harvard Chan School prefers a 104+ on the TOEFL IBT and our minimum score requirement is 100 with sub-section scores of 25 or higher on the IBT.

IELTS- The Harvard Chan School will accept the IELTS Academic Test with a score of 7.5 or greater.

Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation to SOPHAS. At least one recommender should be a former instructor. Applicants are encouraged to verify that all recommendations are submitted in a timely manner in order for the application to be considered complete by the application deadline.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health requires a resume or curriculum vitae of all applicants outlining education (including dates attended and dates degrees were awarded or are expected to be awarded), work experience (including dates of employment, job title, and description of responsibilities for each position held), and if applicable, a bibliography of publications.

Applicants to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health must have a minimum of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university or non-U.S. equivalent. Some Harvard Chan School degree programs require additional pre-requisite degrees and/or work experience.