Public Health, MPH
The University of Pennsylvania Master of Public Health program (MPH) aims to provide a focal point for enhancing collaborations in public health research, teaching and service campus wide. Penn’s curriculum enables students to develop skills and competencies that are responsive to the changing public health environment and that complement their training and experience in related fields. The University of Pennsylvania MPH program leverages the University’s interdisciplinary resources to prepare the next generation of public health leaders and innovators to promote the health of populations locally, nationally, and globally.
For more information: https://www.publichealth.med.upenn.edu/curriculum.html
Curriculum
Students must complete 14 course units of coursework and a minimum of 125 hours of fieldwork. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better and must achieve a B- or higher in each course to receive credit toward the degree.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PUBH 5010 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 1 |
| PUBH 5020 | Introduction to the Principles and Methods of Epidemiology | 1 |
| PUBH 5040 | Public Health Theories & Frameworks | 1 |
| PUBH 5050 | Public Health Policy & Administration | 1 |
| PUBH 5060 | Methods for Public Health Practice | 1 |
| PUBH 5070 | Public Health Law & Ethics | 1 |
| Capstone | ||
| PUBH 7080 | Capstone Seminar I | 1 |
| PUBH 7090 | Capstone Seminar II | 1 |
| Fieldwork (minimum 125 hours) | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 6 course units of electives 1 | 6 | |
| Total Course Units | 14 | |
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Please note elective choices will vary based on track selection.
Generalist Track
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Generalist Required Electives | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 1 | |
| Foundations of Global Health | ||
| Program Evaluation in Public Health | ||
| Advanced Leadership Skills in Community Health | ||
| Qualitative Research in Social Sciences | ||
| Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases | ||
| Interpreting Epi Literature to Inform and Influence | ||
| Advanced Local Policymaking | ||
| Behavioral Economics and Health | ||
| Mathematical Models for the Control of Infectious Diseases | ||
| Advocacy & Public Health | ||
| Select five course units in consultation with advisor | 5 | |
Electives available for this track can be found at www.cphi.upenn.edu/mph/GeneralistTrackOverview.html | ||
| Total Course Units | 6 | |
Global Health
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Global Health Track Electives | ||
| Select one course from the following Global Health Required Track Electives (RTEs): | 1 | |
| Foundations of Global Health | ||
| Health & Human Rights | ||
| Global Health Policy and Delivery | ||
| Select two course units related to Global Health | 2 | |
| Select three course units in consultation with advisor | 3 | |
Electives available for this track can be found at https://www.publichealth.med.upenn.edu/MPHGlobalHealthTrack.html | ||
| Total Course Units | 6 | |
One Health Track
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| One Health Track Electives | ||
| Must take the following course: | 1 | |
| One Health Study Design Seminar | ||
| Select one additional course from the following One Health Required Track Electives (RTEs): | 1 | |
| Public Health Nutrition | ||
| Science and Politics of Food | ||
| Select four course units in consultation with advisor | 4 | |
Electives available for this track can be found at https://www.publichealth.med.upenn.edu/OneHealthTrack/ | ||
| Total Course Units | 6 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2022 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.