Master of Science in Environmental Sciences - Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The environmental sciences program cultivates students’ perspectives of environmental issues and provides them with refined knowledge of environmental issues at the local, regional and global level. The program will increase the student’s technical competence in addressing and analyzing these issues, their origins, ramifications and resolutions, and is designed to enhance and promote professional education and career opportunities in a wide area of interests. SIUE’s master’s program in environmental sciences with an emphasis in environmental chemistry and toxicology examines the behavior and effects of contaminants in environmental and biological systems. Coursework highlights the chemical, physical, and biological interactions of pollutants across soil, water, and atmospheric systems, along with their impacts on ecosystems and human health. The program integrates environmental management and policy, preparing students to communicate scientific findings and assess exposure and risk associated with natural and anthropogenic chemicals.

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