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    Environmental Health Sciences (MS)

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    Amherst, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $75,582.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    42
    Credits
    $210.00
    App fee

    Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 42-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $75,582 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    42-credit program studying effects of environmental stressors on human health, emphasizing research in environmental and molecular epidemiology, environmental monitoring and exposure science, and environmental toxicology.

    Focus: research
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    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $28,865.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $75,582 across 42 required credits.
    Is Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 2 years and 42 credits.
    Is Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Post-completion work rights for Environmental Health Sciences (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)