Environmental Health Scicnces School of Public Health University of California, Berkeley University of California, Berkeley
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EHS: assessing exposure and health impacts; protecting the community and workplace.
UC Berkeley
Prerequisites
Educational Background
 
A baccalaureate or higher degree in physical, chemical or biological science; engineering; or medicine with a GPA of 3.0 (minimum). Applicants with non-science majors who meet the following course work requirements will be considered.
 
Course Work
 
One year of Calculus, Chemistry, and Biology. One year of Organic Chemistry is desirable. All of these courses must be completed prior to enrolling in the program.
 
Evidence of English Language Proficiency
 
All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency. There are two standardized tests applicants may take, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment. For admission, the minimum TOEFL score is 570, and the IELTS score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale. Tests taken before June 1997 will not be accepted.
 
Statement of Purpose
 
Clarity and focus are critical, especially for students applying to the research-based academic degrees.
 
Work Experience
 
Highly beneficial, but not required.
 
For more information oun requirements, please visit the SPH website.