Master of Public Health (MPH) 24 months Postgraduate Program By Lehigh University |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Public HealthMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Students are prepared for jobs in government, research, practice and policymaking fields through a Lehigh’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Along with a core education on public health, students will learn to assess determinants of health with data science. Students will take courses in public health along with data science, qualitative research methods, leadership, cultural understanding and health, and policymaking. With the coursework students also have the additional ability to learn through experiential opportunities, research projects, and partnerships. The program is also designed to meet the accreditation requirements for the Council on Education for Public Health. Students must take at least 42 credits to complete the degree consisting of foundational courses and related electives. Students will also take part in a capstone project at an internship site to complete a public health project.
Undergraduates receiving a BS in Population Health or a BA in Community and Global Health, earning a 3.5 GPA by junior year can be automatically admitted into the MPH or the MS in Population Health through the 4+1 accelerated programs. As an undergraduate they must also take two graduate level courses to qualify. They should start the masters immediately after the undergraduate degree is completed.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

MPH

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Students are prepared for jobs in government, research, practice and policymaking fields through a Lehigh’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Along with a core education on public health, students will learn to assess determinants of health with data science. Students will take courses in public health along with data science, qualitative research methods, leadership, cultural understanding and health, and policymaking. With the coursework students also have the additional ability to learn through experiential opportunities, research projects, and partnerships. The program is also designed to meet the accreditation requirements for the Council on Education for Public Health. Students must take at least 42 credits to complete the degree consisting of foundational courses and related electives. Students will also take part in a capstone project at an internship site to complete a public health project.
Undergraduates receiving a BS in Population Health or a BA in Community and Global Health, earning a 3.5 GPA by junior year can be automatically admitted into the MPH or the MS in Population Health through the 4+1 accelerated programs. As an undergraduate they must also take two graduate level courses to qualify. They should start the masters immediately after the undergraduate degree is completed.

Admission requirements

3.5+
2 Years
Jan
Aug
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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