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MPH Public Health at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

The 43-credit MPH is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health and comprises didactic coursework, a practice-based experience and a capstone. It is offered online-only or as an online/on-campus hybrid with identical requirements and credits.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry  |  Department: Public Health Sciences  |  Duration: 43 credits; about 1.5 academic years full-time (12-13 credits per semester)  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Didactic coursework, practice-based experience and a capstone; hybrid adds optional in-person electives and capstone options.

Career pathways

Public health practice and research in healthcare systems, industry, government and non-profits; also preparation for MD, nursing, DrPH or public-health PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: baccalaureate degree or equivalent, SOPHAS application, statement of purpose, uploaded transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation. Non-native English speakers submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo within 2 years. Deadlines May 1 (Fall) and November 1 (Spring). International students cannot obtain a visa for the MPH because both formats can be completed fully online.

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, Spring

Duration: 43 credits; about 1.5 academic years full-time (12-13 credits per semester)

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