The field of environmental science encompasses all regulatory areas that work to protect human health through applied science, create a sustainable balance between society and the environment, and develop preventative healthcare methods.<br>A graduate degree in environmental sciences provides opportunities to contribute to our field in impactful ways. Through comprehensive research and interdisciplinary studies, our students are challenged to address a wide-ranging assortment of rapidly changing environmental issues and concerns that are posing significant tests to the world today.<br>Classes are taught by respected faculty members who are environmental experts and passionate about effective management and safeguarding of natural resources.<br>The University's Environmental Sciences Ph.D. is research-focused, multidisciplinary degree track with more than 35 participating faculty members from 14 departments across four institutions. The program encourages students to adapt the course of study to their academic interests. Successful students will practice applied science that addresses real world problems such as: Health-based issues<br>Environmental contamination, Remediation of environmental damage, Air quality, Agricultural sustainability, Nutrition and nutritional health and sustainability, Renewable resource issues