Skip to main content
    Back to Programs
    University of California-Irvine

    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    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

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Deadlines

    Pro

    Exact application deadlines for each term (Fall, Spring, Summer, Rolling), with priority and final dates where the program distinguishes them.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Standardized tests

    Pro

    Which tests are required, optional, or waived (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo), minimum scores including separate verbal / quant sections, and program codes for score reporting.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $20,000.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

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

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    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.