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The program leading to a bachelor of science degree with a major in environmental health science and protection is designed to prepare students as entry-level professionals for agencies and businesses dealing with environmental issues. Point Park University has the only program of this kind in the tri-state area.
Professionals in this field detect, diagnose, and prescribe solutions or preventative measures for all types of environmental problems. Career opportunities in this field are increasing significantly in government, private companies, consulting firms, and law offices.
The bachelor of science degree program combines advanced courses in biological sciences and chemistry with specialization in risk assessment, management, and environmental policy. Students learn to research and evaluate problems and communicate the results of such studies.
The curriculum for the B.S. degree in environmental health science and protection includes many topics not usually found at the undergraduate level such as epidemiology, immunology, exposure assessment and toxicology.
Graduates will be prepared to work in areas such as environmental management, protection policy and regulations, risk assessment, and environmental toxicology.
