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MPH and MS Requirements

Requirements Overview

Master of Public Health Primary Components

The Master of Public Health degrees consist of the following components:


Required and Elective Coursework

See program guides below.


CPH Exam

The Certified in Public Health Exam – CPH Exam Guide


Applied Learning Experience

PE, IP, and IPE are required from 2018 and onwards.

Field and Culminating Experiences are required for 2017 and earlier.


Biostatistics Comprehensive Exam

Biostatistics Comprehensive Exam is required for MPH Biostatistics only – Biostatistics Exam Guide

Master of Science Primary Components

The Master of Science degrees consist of the following components:


Required and Elective Coursework

See program guides below.


Biostatistics Comprehensive Exam

Biostatistics Comprehensive Exam is required for MPH Biostatistics only – Biostatistics Exam Guide

Program Guides

Coursework, competencies, and additional academic requirements for SPH graduate programs are outlined in in degree-specific program guides (2019 and after), and the appendices of student handbooks (2018 and earlier).

Students will be held to the curricula in place for the year they matriculate (i.e., their “catalog year”).

Older Handbooks

Other Programs Requirements

Graduate Certificate

PhD Programs

Certified in Public Health Exam

Applied Learning (PE)

Integrative Project (IP)

Interprofessional Education (IPE)