Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Public Health Core Concepts at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The public health core concepts certificate program is designed for working health or human services professionals and includes the core content from our Master of Public Health degree programs. The certificate provides training that prepares public health workers and others to respond to emerging public health issues. The School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Faculty: School of Public Health | Duration: 1 year / 15-16 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Students must take all courses A-F and achieve a grade of B- or above.

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Entry requirements

Completed baccalaureate degree required. Strong writing skills, strong math and science grades, and related work experience preferred. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. For TOEFL exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score is 100 For TOEFL exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score is 5 Applicants must submit to SOPHAS Express, a centralized online application service: - Completed SOPHAS Express application and application fee, designating the University of Minnesota School of Public Health - Personal statement describing the applicant's reason for applying, career goals, and how the certificate will help them achieve their goals - One letter of recommendation - Official transcripts will need to be sent directly to the School of Public Health. -Resume or C.V. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 5, IELTS 7.

Duration: 1 year / 15-16 credits

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