Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Working together to support communities with clean air, clean water, safe food and safe workplaces.
Our news
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
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Our impact
No. 3 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.
Our expertise
Media mentions
Wildfire smoke exposure raises preterm birth risk by 7% per unit, highlighting summer pregnancy health dangers
June 16, 2026 | Medical Daily | Featured: Catherine Karr Allison Sherris
| View'The buck stops with the employer': Behind oversight limitations at Nippon
June 16, 2026 | News Tribune | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewWashington paper mills mum about chemical safety after Longview disaster
June 10, 2026 | KUOW | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewNo state agency routinely inspects tanks like one that exploded in Longview, expert says
June 8, 2026 | KATU | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewLeaking chemicals found at another WA mill, records show
June 7, 2026 | The Seattle Times | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewUpcoming events
DEOHS end of year celebration
Join us from 5 - 7 p.m. on June 12 to celebrate the end of the year and our graduates!
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