MPH Quantitative Methods at Harvard University

Programme overview

The 45-credit Master of Public Health in Quantitative Methods provides students with the analytical and quantitative skills they need to successfully approach and solve problems in public health. The program is designed for established health professionals and research scientists, as well as those in the early stages of their careers.

Faculty: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health | Duration: On Campus (Summer or Fall start) • Full-time (1 year) • Part-time (2 years) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Required courses include ID 100: Foundations for Public Health; BST 201: Introduction to Statistical Methods; EPI 201: Introduction to Epidemiology: Methods I; EPI 202: Epidemiologic Methods II: Elements of Epidemiologic Research; MPH 101: Qualitative Methods for Public Health.

Career pathways

An MPH degree opens an extraordinary number of pathways to a meaningful career. Graduates of the MPH program are trained to pursue careers in a variety of industries: Sine Grude, MPH ’26, is advancing global health equity through data Applicants for the MPH 45-credit degree program in Quantitative Methods must have one of the following: A master’s degree in a health-related field—for example, MSN, MSW, MBA—plus at least two years of relevant health experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eligibility: Applicants for the MPH 45-credit degree program in Quantitative Methods must have one of the following: A master’s degree in a health-related field—for example, MSN, MSW, MBA—plus at least two years of relevant health experience. A prior doctoral degree—for example, MD, DO, DMD, DDS, PhD, SD, JD—or equivalent. Completed the primary clinical year of medical or dental school. For more information, visit. Joint/Combined Degrees. Application Requirements. All applications must be submitted through. SOPHAS – the centralized application service for public health programs. In addition to the application, applicants must submit: Statement of Purpose and Objectives. Letters of Recommendation. Resume/CV. Transcripts/Mark Sheets/Degree Conferral. World Education Services Evaluation (for degrees awarded by institutions outside of the U.S.). Standardized Test Scores. GRE,

USD 77,400 a year (2026-2027). MPH 45-credit full-time tuition per year; part-time students pay half; tuition only Source

Duration: On Campus (Summer or Fall start) • Full-time (1 year) • Part-time (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://hsph.harvard.edu/admissions/applying-to-a-degree-program/

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