Masters in Environmental and Occupational Health

In addition to focusing on toxic agents present in the environment, workplaces, food and consumer products, environmental health takes into account the health effects linked to developments and human behavior with regard to risks. and global phenomena such as climate change. The master's degree in environmental health and occupational health from the UdeM School of Public Health (ESPUM) aims to train scientists who will contribute to characterizing, evaluating and interpreting the relationships between the environment and human health. Discover how to provide solutions to problems related to the impact of various aggressors encountered in the environment such as toxic substances found in environments such as outdoor air, indoor air, water, food, soil and the working environment.

This program is aimed at holders of an undergraduate degree in basic, biomedical or natural sciences, engineering, human or animal health sciences, as well as people with a wide variety of backgrounds. It is also aimed at professional staff wishing to progress in their career. This training is ideal for people interested in the interface between health and the environment and who wish to get involved in a career focused on the health of populations, including that of workers.

Several paths or modalities are possible: with dissertation, internship or supervised work. Master's degrees with internship or supervised work have 5 options. If you wish to do supervised work outside the theme of the option in which you are registered, you must receive the approval of the program committee.

Modality with memory

Opt for the master's degree with research dissertation if you want to familiarize yourself with the scientific research process.

Modality with guided work

Become familiar with the scientific method and deepen your fundamental knowledge by carrying out a research activity under the supervision of a faculty member.

Modality with internship

Join a professional environment active in environmental health and occupational health, participate in the work of a team and carry out a project.