ESE offers six degrees ranging from the bachelors to the doctorate, with five of these under the auspices of the Graduate School .  At the graduate level, the degree requirements are hierarchical and result from a combination of Graduate School, School of Public Health , and department requirements. These requirements are designed to satisfy learning objectives, which are annotated for each of these degrees and further specified at the department level.

The curriculum of the Department provides the vehicle through which degree requirements are met and learning objectives are satisfied. As a result of the size, diversity, and research focus of the Department, other important aspects of the curriculum are seminar programs, degree-required exams and defenses, and faculty advising and mentoring.  The Departments offers eight areas of focus within our studies for the degree recipient.

Guide to choosing a graduate degree in ESE.

PhD in Environmental Sciences and Engineering The PhD, a terminal degree, is intended for incoming students with a strong background in the sciences or engineering and prepares them for careers in basic and applied research, education, or Management in the field of environmental sciences and engineering.

Master of Science (MS) The MS degree is intended for incoming students with a strong background in the sciences or engineering and prepares them for advanced education or careers in research, practice or management in the field of environmental sciences and engineering.

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (MSEE) The MSEE, a terminal degree, is intended for incoming students with an accredited undergraduate engineering degree. The MSEE prepares students for careers in practice, advanced education, research, or management in the field of environmental engineering.

Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) The MSPH is intended for incoming students with a strong background in the sciences or engineering and prepares them for advanced education or careers in practice, research, or management in the field of public health with emphasis in environmental sciences and engineering.

Master of Public Health (MPH) The MPH degree, a terminal degree is intended for incoming students with a background in health-related areas and prepares them for careers in practice or management in the field of public health with emphasis in environmental sciences and engineering.

Bachelors of Science in Public Health (BSPH) The BSPH is a first degree intended to prepare students with a fundamental grounding in the basic and applied sciences for advanced scientific education, professional schools, or careers in practice in the field of public health with emphasis in environmental sciences or engineering.

Areas of Focus 

Environmental Engineering
Environmental Health Sciences
Environmental Management and Policy
Environmental Modeling
Environmental Risk Management
Environmental Sciences
Exposure Assessment and Control at UNC
Industrial Hygiene

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