DPH Public Health at New York University

Programme overview

The DrPH is the highest professional degree in public health, with an interdisciplinary curriculum in data and analysis; leadership, management and governance; policy and programs; and education and workforce development. Students are assigned a faculty mentor early in the first semester.

Faculty: School of Global Public Health | Duration: 4 to 7 years depending on prior coursework and full-/part-time study; 42 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Required courses include public health ethics, data utilization, DrPH leadership seminars I-III, health services and policy research, implementation science and organizational theory, plus electives chosen with a mentor. Other requirements are an instructional design project, CDC CERC training, a 200-hour Advanced Applied Practice Experience, a qualifying exam and a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from candidates with an MPH or other relevant graduate degree (e.g., in epidemiology, medicine, nursing, social work, or public administration). Students entering the program with a graduate degree other than an MPH are required to complete the five pre-requisite courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and management, environmental health, and social and behavioral science, before matriculating into the program. The GRE is not required nor considered as part of your application.

Duration: 4 to 7 years depending on prior coursework and full-/part-time study; 42 credits

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