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    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

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    Irvine, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $68,634.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    29%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    29
    Cohort
    students
    48
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Irvine is a 48-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Irvine, US. Tuition is $68,634 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Provides knowledge and skills for research in environmental toxicology including inhalation/pulmonary, neurotoxicology, reproductive/developmental toxicology, and exposure sciences, as well as environmental epidemiology, risk assessment, and environmental justice. Involves coursework in public health foundations, biostatistics, epidemiology, and environmental health sciences, with intensive research involvement.

    Focus: both
    US News #37 (Engineering School)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min We do not require GRE scores for Fall 2026, but you may submit GRE scores if available.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min A minimum score of 80 is required on the TOEFL iBT for tests taken prior to January 21, 2026. A minimum score of 4 is required on the TOEFL iBT for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026.
    IELTS
    required
    Min An overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months (12 months OPT + 24 months STEM extension)

    $20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Irvine cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Irvine is $68,634 across 48 required credits.
    Is Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Irvine online or in-person?
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Irvine is offered in-person.
    How long does Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Irvine take to complete?
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Irvine is structured around 2 years and 48 credits.
    What GPA is required for Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Irvine?
    Per the program's published guidance: A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 during undergraduate study
    Is Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Irvine STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Irvine is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.