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MPH Maternal and Child Health at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The maternal and child health MPH program focuses on public health skills development and maternal and child health content. There are two options: the standard program is for students who have limited professional experience, and the advanced standing program is for students who either have an advanced degree (e.g., MD, MS, MSW, MED) or at least three years of professional experience related to maternal and child health or public health.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Duration: 2 years / Plan C 42 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Public Health Core, Maternal and Child Health Core, Maternal and Child Health Foundations, Methodological and Analytical Skills, Management, Communications, Policy and Advocacy Skills, Applied Practice Experience and Integrative Learning Experience. Courses offered both A-F and S/N must be taken A-F, with a minimum grade of B- earned.

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Entry requirements

At least one year of work or volunteer experience in a clinical, community-based, public health or managed-care agency/program that focuses on women, children, adolescents, and/or families. Basic understanding of physiological and/or psychological human development as demonstrated by coursework, experience, and/or referenced readings. For TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026 the minimum total score is 100, and for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026, the minimum total score is 5. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Applicants to the advanced-standing option must hold either an advanced degree (e.g., MS, MD, MSW) or have 3-5 years of experience directly related to maternal and child health. For TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026, the minimum total score is 100, and for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026, the minimum total score is 5. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 5, IELTS 7.

Duration: 2 years / Plan C 42 credits

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