Master of Public Health.
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The School of Think. Teach. Do.
As the #7th ranked public health school in the heart of Boston, the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) community offers you the opportunity to engage in world-renowned research, scholarship, and public health practice – for the health of all.
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An On-Campus MPH Degree from BU
- Customize your public health learning experience with over 17 functional and context certificates, including Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation (CAPDIE); Environmental Health; Maternal and Child Health; Pharmaceutical Development, Delivery, and Access; Health Policy and Law; Global Health; Epidemiology; and Biostatistics.
- Our CEPH-accredited curriculum is built on evidence-based practices and innovative pedagogy that centers real-world, inclusive public health approaches.
- Sharpen your experience through professional development and practical experience, field work, and programs with the Activist Lab.
- Balance your work and your education with our flexible program format, which gives you the option to pursue full- or part-time study.
- Work closely with the largest Office of Career Services amongst the top 20 Public Health Schools and Programs. From your earliest days as an on-campus MPH student and throughout your career, our professional support and guidance is available for life.