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)
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What to Know Before You Apply
- Fall Admissions
- Domestic: DEADLINE EXTENDED - August 3*
- International: March 1
*You must submit the SOPHAS application by this date. Supporting materials including letters of recommendation, transcripts, and transcript evaluations (if applicable) must be submitted no later than August 15th
- Summer Admissions
- Domestic students only: May 1
- Spring Admissions
- Domestic: Dec. 1
- International: Nov. 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 a minimum of two references (faculty preferred; professional references accepted for applicants with substantial public health experience)
- Resume or CV
Pair the MPH with applicable degree programs
Our MPH pairs well with a Masters in Social Work, a Masters degree in Psychology, as well as other related graduate degrees. Previous graduate coursework can often be used towards the MPH degree requirements; please get in touch with us to learn more.
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Contact Us
For all questions, please email sphhp-chhb-mph@buffalo.edu
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