The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is designed to provide broad preparation in the fundamentals of public health, while offering opportunity for specialization in specific areas of interest.
The GRE is not required for applicants who meet the admissions criteria. If an applicant does not meet the minimum GPA requirements, the GRE is required in order for the application to be considered. For prospective students who wish to strengthen their application, GRE scores can be submitted as an option, but it is not required. GRE scores must have been attained within the last five years.
The admissions requirements described below are in addition to the University admissions requirements. The minimum eligibility requirements for admission to a master’s degree program include the following:
Applicants must satisfy the program-specific admission requirements, including but not limited to pre-requisite courses, license requirements and years of experience. Admissions decisions are based on a review of applicant’s transcripts, written statement, letters of recommendation, G.R.E., G.M.A.T. or equivalent scores, and interview. Satisfying minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
As a future public health professional, you’ll work with many disciplines. As an MPH student, you’ll begin your education in our Public Health Core. Here you’ll learn alongside future nutritionists, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, policy practitioners and more. You’ll start your learning the same way you’ll work in your career - applying your skills and working with others.
All LLUSPH students are expected to develop an understanding of the areas of knowledge basic to public health. Students accomplish this by completing three integrated, interdisciplinary public health core courses.
We offer our students the opportunity to experience different public health areas through our cognates. Cognates are collections of courses selected around a specific theme. Each cognate includes 4 courses (Nutrition is 5 courses) and amounts to 12-14 units per cognate. You may view our cognates online and see a list below:
A practicum is a supervised work experience for students enrolled in an MPH program. You will engage in a 400-hour project at a professional public health setting such as a hospital, local public health department or community organization.
The practicum experience at the School of Public Health is an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom, enhance their understanding of public health, and contribute to the health of the community in which they are engaged. Learn more about the practicum.
