Requirements and Curriculum
Credits
44 credits completed in four semesters full-time or up to eight semesters part-time
Transferring Credits
Up to 9 credits of applicable graduate coursework previously completed may be transferred to your MPH; subject to approval by your MPH director.
Course Descriptions
Descriptions can be found in the UB Graduate Course Catalog.
Coursework
| Course | Credits | |
| CHB 501 Study of Health Behavior | 3 | |
| EEH 500 Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 | |
| EEH 530 Introduction to Health Care Systems | 3 | |
| EEH 550 Environmental Health | 3 | |
| STA 527 Statistical Analysis I LEC (Lecture) | 3 | |
| STA 527 Statistical Analysis I REC (Recitation) | 1 | |
| CHB 507 Public Health Interprofessional Teamwork and Practice | 2 | |
| EEH 590 Leadership, Collaboration and Negotiation in Public Health | 2 |
| Course | Credits | |||
| CHB 528 The Public Health Practice of Tobacco Control | 3 | |||
| CHB 530 A Public Health Perspective on Addiction | 3 | |||
| CHB 532 Harm Reduction | 3 | |||
| CHB 525 Health Equity | 3 |
- 2 program electives, 3 cr. each
- CHB 544 MPH Field Training *, 3 cr. taken after completing foundational coursework
- Students with qualifying work experience may be eligible to replace field training with another 3-credit elective; subject to program director approval
- CHB 630 Culminating Project, 3 cr, taken in your final semester
Advisement
You will be assigned an advisor in your first semester to guide you throughout your program.
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
How long does it take to earn an MPH?
The MPH can be completed in 4 semesters full-time or up to 8 semesters part-time.
Can I transfer credit from courses taken elsewhere?
Yes, up to 9 credits for appropriate graduate courses may be transferred.
Can I earn credit for work experience?
Yes. Students with relevant work experience may be able to complete MPH field training at their place of employement, or replace field training with another elective; subject to program director approval.
Where do graduates work?
Our graduates get hired! Since 2016, our MPH graduate job placement rate has been nearly 100%. Graduates work in health departments, community-based organizations, research centers, healthcare delivery systems like hospitals or provider networks, insurance companies and more. Learn more about public health careers.
Are scholarships available?
Yes, review our list of scholarships and awards.
Is the school accredited?
Yes, this program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit public health schools and programs. Our graduates are eligible for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential through the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
Still have questions?
Contact us at sphhp-chhb-mph@buffalo.edu.
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