American University of Beirut

Department of Environmental Health

​Chairperson
Jurdi, Mey
ProfessorsHabib, Rima; Jurdi, Mey; Massoud, May; Nuwayhid, Iman
Associate ProfessorDhaini, Hassan
LecturerNasr, Joumana
InstructorEl Helou, Nida
Part-time LecturerAraji, Fayez​​
The Department of Environmental Health offers a graduate program leading to the MS degree in environmental sciences (Major: environmental health). 

In view of the increasing interest in development and its impact on the human environment, a variety of courses offered by this department are made available to students in other fields.

Graduates of the MSES-environmental health program may occupy senior or intermediate posts in the following: 

  • Governmental agencies, such as the Ministry of Health, Ministry of the Environment, municipalities, or health centers
  • The private sector, which offers a variety of job opportunities in industry, research institutions, universities, schools, and private businesses
  • International agencies​

Master of Science in Environmental Sciences, Major: Environmental Health

Admission Requirements

For full details on the admission requirements for this interfaculty program, see the Admissions section and the admission policies for the master of science in environmental sciences under Division of University Interdisciplinary Programs (DUIP) of this catalogue.​

Graduation Requirements

For information regarding graduation requirements, refer to the General University Academic Information in this catalogue.

Credit requirements​

​Course Type Credits
Core15
Directed Electives6
Free Electives3-6
Project/Thesis3-6
Total number of credits required for graduation 30

Credit Load

Full-time students must carry a minimum load of 9 credits per term. Students can register for up to 12 credits per term. Students who wish to register for more than 12 credits must petition the Graduate Studies Committee for approval.

For full information on academic rules and regulations and general requirements for the master of science in environmental sciences (major: environmental health), refer to the graduate General University Academic Information section in this catalogue.

Curriculum

Course Type Credits
A. Core Courses 16
ENHL 301Environmental Health and Sustainable Development1
ENHL 312Occupational Health3
ENHL 314Environmental Management Systems3
ENSC 640Toxicology and Environmental Health Hazards3
ENSC 695Comprehensive Exam0
PBHL 306ALibrary and Literature Search Skills 0 credit0
PBHL 306BProposal Writing and Literature Synthesis for Public Health Research and Practice0
PBHL 310Research Methodology in Public Health3
PBHL 312AFoundations of Public Health3
B. Electives 8-11
Directed Electives6
Free Electives2-5
C. Thesis or Project 3-6
ENSC 697Project3
ENSC 699Thesis6
​Total number of credits required for graduation ​30

Course Descriptions​

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