Typical Applicants
Early career public health professionals
Individuals transitioning to the public health field
Interested in a specialized, or customizable public health degree
Interested in on-the-ground experience as part of public health educational experience
Average class size
25
Program modality
In-person, on-campus in the heart of Boston’s South End
Online options for MPH core courses and selected certificate courses
Application requirements
Apply through SOPHAS
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
GRE is NOT required and standardized test scores will NOT be considered as part of the application
International students submit WES evaluation
Three letters of recommendation
CV or resume
Statement of purpose
Time to completion
Typical student completes their degree in 2 years, with up to 5 years to complete the program. Students are able to switch between part-time and full-time status.
Student support services
All students assigned a faculty advisor, aligned with functional certificate choice
On-campus and virtual access to a wide range of academic support services including core course tutors, in-class teaching assistants, and peer writing coaches
On-campus programming and events for personal and professional development, including Activist Lab
Wellness programming
Monthly student conversations with SPH Dean and other leadership
Support practicum search, approval, and registration process
Career services
Managed by SPH Career & Practicum Office
One-on-one career advising
Career PREP built into curriculum
Industry, career and networking events throughout the year
Annual Career Fair and Practicum Expo with on-campus recruiters
Tuition
$91,584 (100% of students accepted into the standalone on-campus MPH program are guaranteed scholarship aid)
Scholarships and financial aid
Over $12M awarded annually
93% of all BUSPH students receive scholarship funding
All on-campus MPH students are eligible to apply for multiple funding and award opportunities throughout the program, including the Public Health Post, Activist Fellowship, Practicum Awards, etc.
US citizens and permanent residents may apply for federal loans
Number of credits
48 credits, over 300 courses to choose from
Foundational competencies
PH 700 Foundations of Public Health (Online, self-paced)
PH717 Quantitative methods for public health
PH718 Leadership and management for public health
PH719 Health systems, law, and policy
PH720 Individual, community, and population health
Specializations
FUNCTIONAL – 16 CREDITS (one required)
Community assessment, program design, implementation, and evaluation
Environmental health (STEM approved)
Epidemiology and biostatistics (STEM approved)
Global health program design, monitoring, and evaluation
Health communication and promotion
Health policy and law
Healthcare management (CAHME accredited)
Program management
CONTEXT – 12 CREDITS (optional)
Chronic and non-communicable diseases
Global health
Human rights and social justice
Infectious disease
Maternal and child health
Mental health and substance use
Pharmaceutical development, delivery, and access
Sex, sexuality, and gender
Practicum
240 hours, field-based experience
Integrative learning experience
Integrative experience, tied to functional certificate
Career preparation
PH746 Career PREP: Covers self-assessment, resume and cover letters, LinkedIn basics, networking, interview strategies and salary negotiation
Lifelong learning opportunities
25% discount to learning opportunities offered though Population Health Exchange (PHX)
Typical Applicants
Working professionals with at least two years of experience looking for an MPH to advance their career
Interested in a structured MPH focused on health equity
Comfortable learning and working independently as all courses are self-directed
Average class size
200
Program modality
100% online
Application requirements
Apply through SOPHAS
Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
Minimum two years of work experience
GRE is NOT required and standardized test scores will NOT be considered as part of the application
International students submit WES evaluation
Two letters of recommendation
CV or resume
Three short answer essays
Time to completion
Program can be completed in 2–5 years (1 module per term)
Student support services
Each student assigned a BUSPH Student Success Specialist
Online community building events
Career services
Managed by BUSPH Student Success Specialists
Peer to peer networking
Access to online recruiting platforms such as Handshake
Tuition
$24,000
Scholarships and financial aid
No scholarship aid
US citizens and permanent residents may apply for federal loans
Number of credits
42 credits, 6 modules
Foundational competencies
Module 0 Online MPH Launch
Module 1 Data, determinants and decision-making for health equity
Module 2 Policy, programs, and public health communication
Specializations
Health equity-focused curriculum
Module 3 Applied methods in population health science
Module 4 Public health policy, advocacy, and community organizing
Module 5 Public health practice
Practicum
Embedded in Module 5 Public Health Practice
Integrative learning experience
Module 6: Integrative seminar, 2 credits
Career preparation
None
Lifelong learning opportunities
25% discount to learning opportunities offered though Population Health Exchange (PHX)