The program of study, which may be full-time or part-time, emphasizes an understanding of how to apply appropriate scientific methodology to the solution of real world environmental problems. It provides the student with a basic background in areas of environmental pollution, toxicology and biostatistics, and also with practical knowledge on how to present scientific data and how to properly interpret scientific reports. Beyond this, the course of study is individualized to the needs and interests of the particular student. To this end, students may take relevant courses in other schools within the University, for example, in environmental management and planning, environmental law, risk assessment and environmental impact assessment.

Applicants to the M.S. Program in EHS are generally expected to have a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, such as biology, chemistry, physics, engineering or a related discipline. Exceptions to this may be made on an individual basis depending on the selected course of study. General admission guidelines are an overall GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4) and GRE scores of 500 verbal, and 600 quantitative and 4.5 analytical written.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND COSTS

All successful full-time M.S. applicants qualify for graduate assistantships. Currently, these pay a stipend of $13,000 per year plus tuition and fees. Accommodations in NYU apartments are available at both the Tuxedo and Manhattan sites.

COURSE OF STUDY

Awarding of the M.S. degree is dependent upon:

1. The successful completion of 36 course credits, of which at least 24 must be in residence at the Graduate School of Arts and Science. Some M.S. tracks require additional coursework.

2. The satisfactory completion of a special project. Depending upon the student's needs, this may be either a library thesis or a thesis based upon a laboratory project performed under the guidance of a faculty member.

The M.S. degree program in Environmental Health Sciences offers two specialized tracks, having concentrations in toxicology and environmental hygiene. The latter specifically focuses on the recognition, evaluation and control of chemical and physical agents in occupational settings. Some of the required courses for the two main tracks of the Program are listed below.

Concentration in Toxicology

• Environmental Health - 4 credits
• Communication Skills for Biomedical Students - 2 credits
• Introduction to Biostatistics - 4 credits
• Principles of Toxicology - 4 credits
• Organ System Toxicology - 4 credits

• Environmental Health - 4 credits
• Introduction to Biostatistics - 4 credits
• Principles of Toxicology - 4 credits
• Environmental Hygiene Measurements - 4 credits
• Environmental Hygiene Laboratory I - 4 credits
• Introduction to Epidemiolgy - 4 credits