Master of Science in Geography - Health and Medical Geography (Professional)

University of North Texas

Take on significant societal and environmental challenges. Many problems facing society today have a geographical dimension. We offer a professional program and a research program, which apply geographic concepts and techniques to solve those problems. By studying Geography at the University of North Texas, you learn to apply research methods and spatial and environmental problem-solving skills to: Address problems related to floods, droughts and other hazards. Create plans for sustainable urban growth. Evaluate effects of globalization and environmental change on human security. Evaluate human impacts on ecosystems. Find good locations and markets for business expansion. Identify patterns in the spread of disease. Plan and manage water, energy and other resources.The Health and Medical Geography (HMG) track at UNT Geography focuses on theory and techniques that are needed to understand the spatial patterns of health outcomes, environmental risks and exposures, disease spread as well as the distribution of health care services and lack thereof. Students specializing in this track will learn about the relationships between human activities, place, and health outcomes and how to evaluate those relationships using GIS methods, spatial and statistical analysis, and computational models. Students enrolled in this track are also encouraged to apply for the graduate certificate program in Public Health and GIS offered jointly by the Department of Geography at UNT and the School of Public Health at UNT Health Science Center (UNT-HSC). In collaboration with UNT-HSC, the department also offeres a dual degree in public health and geography. Students completing this track are likely to find employment in federal agencies, state and local departments of health, hospitals and clinics, or consulting firms.