Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Environmental Health

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) program in Environmental Health at Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills to identify, assess, and control environmental factors that may affect human health.

The program focuses on the relationship between environmental conditions and public health, with particular emphasis on environmental pollution, water and wastewater quality, air quality, waste management, and environmental health risk assessment. It prepares students to apply scientific methods to investigate environmental health problems and develop evidence-based strategies to protect and promote human health.

Program Objectives

The program aims to prepare graduates who can:

• Identify and assess environmental factors that may affect human health.
• Evaluate environmental pollution and its potential health impacts.
• Apply appropriate methods to assess water, wastewater, and air quality.
• Understand the principles of solid and hazardous waste management.
• Conduct research on environmental health issues using scientific methods.
• Assess environmental health risks and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Contribute to environmental protection and public health improvement.

Career and Further Education Opportunities

Graduates may pursue career opportunities in environmental health departments, public health organizations, healthcare institutions, research centers, and other organizations involved in environmental monitoring, pollution control, and environmental health management, subject to relevant employment requirements.

They may also pursue further education at the doctoral level, subject to applicable admission requirements.

Academic Department

The program is offered by the Department of Environmental Health Engineering at the School of Public Health, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences.