MPH Public Health at University of Mississippi

Programme overview

MPH Program Description (On Campus & Online): The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree prepares future public health professionals for roles in health policy, research, education, and administration. Courses such as our health equity class will prepare students to work with diverse populations, and applied learning experiences ensure MPH graduates are ready to join the workforce to promote health and tackle pressing public health issues.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences | Duration: 42 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, spring and summer (Graduate School deadlines: April 1 for summer/fall, October 1 for spring unless the programme sets its own) | Location: University, MS, United States

What you will study

Curriculum listed in the catalogue (42 credit hours) includes: Health Program Planning; Public Health Policy; Biostatistics for Public Health Practice; Epidemiology; Public Health Practicum; Health Equity; Theories in Health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific: (On Campus) Official Transcripts A cumulative grade-point average (last 60 hours) of 3.0 for admission into the MPH program is recommended. Statement of Career Goals Applicants must submit (via the online application) a one-to-two-page, single-spaced statement of career goals, objectives, motivation, and readiness to pursue graduate study. Online Application Complete the online application form found at UM’s Graduate School website www.olemiss.edu/gradschool/ University of Mississippi Graduate School admission (applies to all graduate programmes unless the programme sets more): baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, a 2.7 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate hours or 3.0 overall, official transcripts, any standardized test the programme requires, and English proficiency scores for applicants whose primary language is not English; the academic programme recommends admission. Some programmes set their own deadlines and requirements.

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.

Students are admitted for Fall and Spring terms, with Winter Intersession and Summer terms also offered.

Graduate applications are submitted through an online-only application with official transcripts, test scores and any programme-specific materials; deadlines vary by programme and incomplete applications are not reviewed.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.olemiss.edu/

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