Program Details

Start Date Fall, Spring, Summer
Duration Typically 2 Years (full-time); part-time options available
Tuition Approx. $2,279 per credit (2023-2024 academic year), totaling approx. $102,555 for 45 credits, plus fees.
Format On-campus
Credits 45 Credits

Program Statistics

Acceptance Rate Not publicly available for the specific MPH program.%
Employment Rate 94% of NYU GPH graduates are employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.%

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at New York University’s School of Global Public Health (NYU GPH) is a CEPH-accredited professional degree designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex public health challenges globally and locally. Leveraging its prime location in New York City, the program offers a dynamic learning environment with unparalleled opportunities for practical experience, research, and networking within diverse public health organizations. Students are trained to become leaders, practitioners, and researchers who can translate scientific evidence into effective policies and programs that promote health equity and well-being.

NYU GPH’s MPH curriculum emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating foundational public health sciences with specialized concentrations. The program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership abilities, preparing graduates for a wide array of roles in government agencies, non-profit organizations, healthcare systems, and the private sector. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, applied practice experiences, and a culminating project, students gain hands-on experience and develop the competencies required to make a tangible impact on public health issues worldwide.

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Curriculum

The 45-credit MPH curriculum is structured around a core set of foundational public health courses, followed by a chosen concentration, applied practice experience, and a culminating experience:

  • Core Courses: All students complete foundational courses in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Health Policy and Management.
  • Concentrations: Students choose a specialization from a range of options, which may include Biostatistics, Community Health Science & Practice, Environmental Public Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Policy & Management, Public Health Nutrition, Social & Behavioral Sciences, or a customized concentration.
  • Applied Practice Experience (Practicum): A supervised field experience designed to provide students with practical skills and the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world public health setting.
  • Culminating Experience: This typically involves a capstone project, master's thesis, or comprehensive exam, demonstrating mastery of public health competencies.
  • Electives: Students select elective courses to further specialize within their concentration or explore related areas of interest.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following general requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
  • A minimum GPA (often 3.0 or higher is recommended).
  • Statement of Purpose/Personal Statement outlining academic and professional goals.
  • Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Two to three letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional).
  • GRE scores are optional for many concentrations, but applicants should check specific program requirements.
  • English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not completed a degree in an English-speaking country.

Application Process

The application process for the NYU MPH program is primarily conducted through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS). Applicants must:

  1. Create an account on the SOPHAS portal.
  2. Select NYU School of Global Public Health and the desired MPH concentration.
  3. Submit all required application materials directly to SOPHAS, including official transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, resume/CV, and test scores (if applicable).
  4. Monitor the application status through the SOPHAS portal.
  5. NYU GPH will review complete and verified applications.
  6. Some concentrations may require supplemental materials directly to NYU in addition to SOPHAS.

Application Fee: Approx. $145 for the first application via SOPHAS (additional fees for subsequent applications).

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