Health Equity MPH (online, in-person, or hybrid)
Online, in person, or hybrid options available
Gain skills to improve health outcomes across populations.
Program Information
Persistent challenges in achieving healthy communities highlight the urgent need to address social, structural and systemic factors that influence health.
This program integrates innovative research with comprehensive training in the social determinants of health, community engagement, policy advocacy, program design and evaluation, data-driven health assessment and strategies to promote access to care and resources.
Public Health Skills
- CS1. Appraise major health issues of refugee populations nationally and locally. (CHB 522 Refugee Health)
- CS2. Prioritize the health needs of a marginalized community. (CHB 523 Introduction to Program Planning and Evaluation)
- CS3. Evaluate major barriers to health and health-care-seeking of refugee populations. (CHB 522 Refugee Health)
- CS4. Evaluate how ageism influences health outcomes. (CHB 513 A Public Health Perspective on Aging)
- CS5. Recommend community-based resources for addressing health problems in diverse aging populations. (CHB 513 A Public Health Perspective on Aging)
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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
Complete the MPH as a standalone degree, or a combined program:
Earn both your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master of Public Health (MPH) in a four-year program that prepares you to improve health at both the individual and community level. By combining clinical expertise in movement and rehabilitation with population health knowledge in prevention, health promotion, and program evaluation, you’ll be uniquely equipped to bridge patient care and public health initiatives.
Through this three-year program, you will earn an MPH and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). This collaborative program facilitates an integrated course of study that prepares you for high-level management careers in health care organizations and agencies. The curriculum provides you with a comprehensive understanding of public health philosophy and practical skills to address current and emerging public health problems, along with skills you need for our globally integrated world of business.
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 Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Urban Planning (MUP) in a streamlined three-year program. This combined degree prepares you to design healthier communities by integrating public health principles with urban planning strategies—an advantage for students interested in public service, health organizations, or consulting in planning and environmental health.
Through a carefully coordinated curriculum, you’ll gain expertise in public health practice, urban planning, and hands-on project experience, including opportunities to apply urban planning credits toward your MPH fieldwork and culminating projects.
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.
Gain specialized training in internal medicine, preventive medicine and public health through this combined program that trains board-eligible primary care physicians for leadership careers.
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Contact Us
For all questions, please email sphhp-chhb-mph@buffalo.edu
