MPH Public Health at University of Chicago

Programme overview

The CEPH-accredited, in-person MPH is STEM-OPT eligible and combines classroom learning with hands-on experience. Full-time study starts in Autumn Quarter and runs through the following December, including the summer quarter.

Faculty: Biological Sciences Division | Duration: 15 months full-time (as few as 12 months with an extra course each quarter); part-time available | Intake: Autumn (late September) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The programme has 8 core courses, 3 concentration courses, 2 electives, a practicum and a capstone project. Concentrations are Epidemiology and Global Health, Health Policy, Community Health Promotion and Data Science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: a bachelor's degree before enrolling; no specific courses required, though all concentrations need biostatistics so quantitative readiness is expected. Materials: candidate statement (max two single-spaced pages), CV, transcripts and three letters of recommendation; applications go through SOPHAS and there is no secondary fee. GRE optional (last five years, code 1832). English minimums: TOEFL at least 100 total, IELTS at least 7.0 overall.

Intake: Autumn (late September)

Duration: 15 months full-time (as few as 12 months with an extra course each quarter); part-time available

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