Careers in Environmental Health

Environmental health professionals study both natural and manmade resources that impact our planet, whether in positive or negative ways. Disciplines within the field vary, with some specialists focused on actively collecting soil, water, air and other items for analysis; while the primary concern of others is focused on government legislation and policies that impact environmental regulation and protection. Titles include Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, Corporate Health & Safety Director, Health & Safety Engineer and more. Qualifications include related bachelor’s and master’s degrees and PhDs.