Addictions MPH (online, in person, or hybrid)
Online, in person, or hybrid options available
Gain skills to prevent and reduce the impact of substance use and addiction at the population level
Program Information
The growing impact of substance use and addictive behaviors across communities creates an urgent need for public health professionals equipped to drive meaningful change.
This concentration prepares students through evidence-based research and hands-on training in prevention science, treatment systems, policy analysis, community engagement, program planning and evaluation, and data-driven strategies to reduce addiction-related harm and improve population health.
Public Health Skills
- CS1. Critique the merits and faults of a model or theory of addiction. (CHB 530 A Public Health Perspective on Addiction)
- CS2. Evaluate factors of the socioecological model for their effects on substance use/substance use disorder outcomes. (CHB 530 A Public Health Perspective on Addiction)
- CS3. Argue for a position on a tobacco-related issue. (CHB 528 The Public Health Practice of Tobacco Control)
- CS4. Assess evidence to identify the most critical points for advancing an addiction-related prevention strategy. (CHB 528 The Public Health Practice of Tobacco Control)
- CS5. Compare and contrast abstinence based versus harm reduction approaches to addiction. (CHB 532 Harm Reduction)
Combined Degree Programs
Earn both your MPH and Doctor of Medicine (MD) in a streamlined five-year program. This combined degree prepares you to address complex health issues from both clinical and population health perspectives—an advantage for students interested in patient care, research, or health systems leadership.
The MD curriculum provides a comprehensive medical education designed to develop your clinical skills, critical thinking, and ability to solve real-world health problems.
Earn both your MPH and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in this integrated five-year program. Designed for students who want to combine clinical pharmacy expertise with population-level impact, this program prepares you to address health challenges across patients, systems and communities.
Learn More
What to Know Before You Apply
- Fall Admissions
- Domestic: July 15
- International: March 1
- Spring Admissions
- Domestic: Dec. 1
- International: Sept. 1
Students are reviewed holistically based on all accomplishments and qualifications.
- Applicants should have:
- Bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA or above
- Coursework in:
- Health-related sciences (biology, nutrition, anatomy)
- Social sciences (sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology)
- Statistics or other quantitative methods
- GRE scores are not required and will not be considered
Are you an international student or do you have a degree from outside the U.S.? See additional application requirements here.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Personal statement describing your education, experience, MPH interest and career goals
- Contact information for two references (faculty preferred; professional references accepted for applicants with substantial public health experience)
- Resume or CV
Contact Us
For all questions, please email sphhp-chhb-mph@buffalo.edu
