Program Details

Start Date Fall
Duration 2 Years (full-time); 3-4 Years (part-time)
Tuition Approx. $105,000 (for 14 CUs, excluding fees and living expenses for 2023-2024 academic year)
Format On-campus
Credits 14 Course Units (CUs)

Program Statistics

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The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the University of Pennsylvania, housed within the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine, offers a rigorous and interdisciplinary education designed for individuals passionate about improving population health. The program equips students with foundational public health knowledge and advanced skills in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and social and behavioral sciences. Emphasizing an evidence-based approach, the curriculum prepares graduates to tackle complex public health challenges at local, national, and global levels.

Students benefit from Penn’s rich academic environment, engaging with world-renowned faculty and leveraging resources across various schools and centers within the university. The program offers several concentrations, allowing students to specialize their studies to align with their career aspirations, whether in research, practice, or policy. Through a blend of didactic coursework, practical experiences, and a culminating capstone project, the Penn MPH program fosters critical thinking, leadership, and a commitment to health equity and social justice.

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Curriculum

The MPH curriculum is structured around a core set of public health competencies, followed by specialized concentration coursework, electives, an applied practice experience (practicum), and a culminating capstone project. Core courses typically include:

  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health
  • Environmental Health Sciences
  • Health Policy and Management

Students choose from concentrations such as Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Policy, Population Health Data Science, or a Generalist option, allowing for specialized knowledge and skills development. The practicum provides hands-on experience in a public health setting, while the capstone project demonstrates the student's ability to synthesize and apply public health principles to a real-world problem.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.
  • Personal Statement.
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
  • Two to three letters of recommendation.
  • GRE scores are optional but may be submitted.
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not received a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
  • Prerequisite coursework in college-level mathematics (e.g., calculus, statistics) is recommended.

Application Process

Applicants apply to the University of Pennsylvania MPH program through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS). The process involves:

  1. Creating an account and completing the application on the SOPHAS portal.
  2. Submitting official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities directly to SOPHAS.
  3. Arranging for letters of recommendation to be submitted through SOPHAS.
  4. Uploading a personal statement and a current CV/resume.
  5. Submitting official GRE scores (if desired) and/or TOEFL/IELTS scores (if required) to SOPHAS.
  6. Paying the SOPHAS application fee.
  7. Completing and submitting the University of Pennsylvania's supplemental application, which may include an additional fee.
  8. Selected applicants may be invited for an interview.

Application Fee: Approx. $145 (SOPHAS initial fee) + $80 (Penn Supplemental Fee)

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