MPH Global Health (Online) at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Online MPH in Global Health provides 42 credits of interdisciplinary training in global public health, with a required international practicum at a self-arranged site or partner agency. It is CEPH-accredited and fully online.

Faculty: School of Public Health and Health Sciences | Department: Professional and Online Programs | Duration: 42 credits, online; cost estimate based on 3 years of study | Intake: Fall (June 15), Spring (Oct 15), Summer (Apr 15) | Study mode: online | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

12 credits of core public health classes (minimum grade B-), 15 credits of global health classes and 9 credits of electives. Sample courses: HPP 560 Globalization and Health, HPP 580 Delivering and Strengthening of Global Healthcare Systems, HPP 583 Global Health Foundations.

Career pathways

Global public health analysis, community needs assessment, disease risk analysis and policy evaluation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online MPH in Public Health Practice and Online MPH in Global Health: bachelor's degree; cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (successful applicants typically 3.0+); at least two years of professional experience in health care or public health (one year may be waived with a BA/BS in Public Health or a graduate certificate in Public Health); CV, personal statement, diversity essay, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts; TOEFL if applicable; GRE/GMAT not required. Applications via SOPHAS and the UMass Supplemental Application; rolling, deadlines June 15 (Fall), October 15 (Spring), April 15 (Summer).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall (June 15), Spring (Oct 15), Summer (Apr 15)

Duration: 42 credits, online; cost estimate based on 3 years of study

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