Florida Polytechnic University

What you'll study

The curriculum blends core natural-science and engineering foundations with applied environmental-health subjects. Typical topics include environmental chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, environmental epidemiology, exposure assessment, air and water quality, waste management, and environmental fate and transport. Students take laboratory and field courses in sampling methods, analytical techniques, and environmental monitoring, and learn geographic information systems (GIS), statistical analysis for environmental data, and principles of risk assessment and environmental law.

The degree is structured around general education and mathematics/science prerequisites, major core courses, technical electives, and experiential components. Project-based learning and team projects are emphasised; students typically complete a senior capstone that integrates technical, regulatory and public-health considerations. Many pathways allow electives in related areas such as occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, sustainability, or data science.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a high-school diploma or equivalent with a strong background in mathematics and the sciences. Recommended preparation includes courses in algebra, precalculus or calculus, chemistry, and biology; physics is advantageous. Admissions decisions consider academic transcripts, personal statements, and any relevant extracurricular or work experience in science, environmental work, or community health. Transfer applicants should have completed equivalent college-level coursework in calculus and introductory science, and may be required to submit syllabi for transfer credit evaluation.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that bridge environmental science, public health and regulatory compliance. Common entry-level positions include environmental health specialist/technician, water‑quality or wastewater operator (where licensure is required by jurisdiction), environmental consultant, laboratory analyst, and public‑health inspector. With additional training or certification, graduates can move into industrial hygiene, environmental permitting and compliance, remediation project management, or roles in governmental agencies and NGOs focused on community health and environmental protection. The degree also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in public health, environmental science, environmental engineering or related fields.

Why study at Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Polytechnic University emphasises hands-on, project-based STEM education in small classes, so students receive close faculty mentoring and collaboration opportunities. The institution’s modern laboratories and maker spaces support practical training in analytical methods, instrumentation and field sampling. Students benefit from connections with regional public‑health departments, environmental consultancies and industry partners for internships and applied projects, and the programme’s engineering and data-science orientation helps graduates tackle environmental‑health problems with quantitative and technical skills.

Additionally, the campus location provides access to a mix of urban, agricultural and coastal environments, enabling varied fieldwork experiences. The programme’s focus on applied science, technology and cross-disciplinary collaboration aims to produce graduates who are ready to enter the workforce or pursue advanced study in environmental health and related areas.