Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Working together to support communities with clean air, clean water, safe food and safe workplaces.
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Safeguarding clean drinking water
Rebecca Kann named 2026 DEOHS Outstanding PhD Student for community-engaged research on water, sanitation and climate
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UW ranked fourth in world and second in US for public, environmental and occupational health
Among US public universities, DEOHS programs top US News and World Report’s Best Global Universities list
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Celebrating our DEOHS graduates and student, faculty and staff award winners
Our impact
No. 2 in the US
for environmental and occupational health programs
400 hours in the field
where students apply classroom skills during internships as part of their undergrad experience
$23+ million
in external funding to tackle emerging environmental and occupational health challenges
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Student excellence
Victoria Peña, MS Applied program
Master’s student helps Sound Transit keep passengers and employees safe
Our degrees
Explore urgent environmental public health problems from the health impacts of climate change to on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Gain hands-on experience in the field and lab to equip you for careers in public health, workplace safety, research and more.
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The World Cup has returned to a radically hotter America
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July 1, 2026 | Right as Rain | Featured: Tristan Nicholson | ViewAs extreme heat arrives, dangerous days ahead for Atlanta World Cup revelers
June 29, 2026 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | ViewUpcoming events
Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Public Health Information Session
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