Overview
The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Environmental Health at Texas A&M University prepares students to understand how environmental factors—such as air and water quality, hazardous materials, waste, and industrial exposures—affect the health of individuals and populations. As a multidisciplinary professional degree, the program provides grounding in core public health competencies while offering specialized training in environmental regulatory compliance, exposure assessment, and strategies for mitigating environmental health hazards. Students learn how regulations are applied to protect communities, how to evaluate environmental risks, and how to respond to hazardous materials incidents. Graduates emerge ready to support public health agencies, environmental organizations, industry, and regulatory bodies in reducing environmental risks and improving population health.
Why Texas A&M?
Texas A&M’s MPH in Environmental Health stands out for its strong emphasis on applied training, regulatory knowledge, and hands‑on preparedness. Students gain practical skills in hazardous materials management and environmental compliance, and they graduate with OSHA HAZWOPER certification, enhancing their readiness for fieldwork and emergency response. The program is supported by interdisciplinary faculty in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, offering students access to expertise across toxicology, industrial hygiene, environmental science, and public health practice. Combined with the resources of the state’s largest school of public health and the reach of the Aggie Network, Texas A&M provides a powerful environment for launching impactful careers in environmental and occupational health.