About the course

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree was developed to address the critical need for highly trained public health professionals.

　　Through coursework and learning experiences in the field, MPH students receive training to provide service and leadership in public health in the state of Georgia, for the nation, and around the globe. The two-year MPH program at the University of Georgia College of Public Health is designed for health professionals who wish to expand their skills, knowledge, and expertise, and for students who wish to build a career in public health.

　　Students can choose one of seven concentrations areas: Biostatistics, Disaster Management, Environmental Health Science, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Health Policy and Management, and Health Promotion and Behavior. The College also offers a number of dual degree options allowing students to pair the MPH with an undergraduate or graduate degree in another field of interest.

　　The M.P.H. requires a minimum of 44 semester hours of coursework, including the completion of an Applied Practice Experience (6 credit hours). To graduate, students must pass a final culminating experience (3 credit hours). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$49,260

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Athens
Fall (August), 2025	Athens

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Georgia

All students must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. A minimum GPH of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and GRE scores at the 60th percentile rank or above are recommended for consideration during the admissions process.

　　Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing

　　Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.

　　Official academic transcripts.These should be sent directly to SOPHAS from the registrars or records offices at the institutions you attended.

　　Official standardized test score reports (GRE, GMAT, or MCAT) sent by testing agency. The UGA institutional code for ETS reporting is 5813. No departmental code is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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