SPH Mission
The mission of the Boston University School of Public Health is to improve the health and well-being of populations worldwide, particularly the underserved, through excellence and innovation in education, research, and practice.
SPH Values
We are committed to igniting and sustaining positive change that leads to health and well-being around the world. We strive for a respectful, collaborative, diverse, and inclusive community within our School of Public Health. We aim to promote justice, human rights, and equity within and across our local and global communities.
Our Core Purpose
THINK. TEACH. DO.
FOR THE HEALTH OF ALL
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We conduct research across a range of disciplines focused on developing solutions to complex health challenges. Faculty members engage in studies around the world and in our own local community.
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Since launching in 2015, our signature events engage diverse voices with broad perspectives to advance our thinking on issues of consequence in public health.
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- MS in Applied Biostatistics
- MS in Biostatistics
- MS in Climate and Health
- MS in Epidemiology
- MS in Global Health Research
- MS in Public Health Data Science
- MS in Population Health Research
- MS in Translation and Implementation Science
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