The Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) with a concentration in Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences provides an intensive educational and research experience. MSPH students can learn to understand how environmental pollutants affect the health of populations, learn specific approaches for assessing, preventing, and controlling environmental hazards, and learn to communicate scientific findings.<br><br>Students are required to determine a focus area in environmental or occupational health, where they will conduct research and prepare a thesis. Coursework prepares students to conduct research on the area of their interest. Research is conducted under a faculty mentor, following the requirements of the UAB Graduate School. It includes determination of a research topic, organization of a research committee, defense of the research proposal, conducting the research necessary for the research topic, preparation of a formal thesis, and presentation of the thesis. The concentration prepares students for applying to doctoral programs and seeking employment in research, government, and industry.