Masters in Public Health (MPH)

A Masters in Public Health (MPH) is a post-graduate-level degree that focuses on the science and practice of protecting and improving the health of populations. The MPH degree encompasses a broad range of topics related to public health and is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to address complex health issues. Here are some key aspects of an MPH program:
Core Areas of Study
• Epidemiology: The study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease conditions in populations.
• Biostatistics: The application of statistical methods to biological and health data.
• Health Policy and Management: The study of health care systems, health care policy, and the management of health care organizations.
• Social and Behavioral Sciences: Understanding how behavior affects health and developing interventions to change health-related behaviors.
• Environmental Health Sciences: The study of environmental factors (biological, physical, and chemical) that affect the health of a community.