Birmingham,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Optometry and Master of Public Health in Birmingham United States | University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
|
Birmingham United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,626
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The joint Public Health/Optometry (OD) degree is a collaborative initiative between UAB's School of Public Health (SOPH) and School of Optometry. Participants in this dual-degree program obtain an MPH with a specialization in Population Health. This customized track provides students with comprehensive public health training by fulfilling the MPH core curriculum (grounded in Evidence-based Public Health principles), completing an Applied Practice Experience (Internship), and undertaking an Integrative Learning Experience (Capstone). Learners can choose from various master's-level Public Health courses (including maternal and child health, global health, and health behavior) to create a personalized study plan aligned with their professional aspirations. Dedicated academic guidance helps students tailor their educational pathway.
Visual impairments and ocular conditions represent significant public health challenges worldwide. Public health-trained optometrists play crucial roles in evaluating community vision care requirements, identifying factors influencing visual system disorder treatment and prevention, implementing quality control measures, leading health organizations, and promoting vision care awareness. UAB's MPH program equips graduates to enhance health outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and diverse populations across local and international settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must apply separately to the MPH and OD programs. Upon acceptance to the OD program, students will be accepted automatically to the MPH degree program.
To apply for this degree, you will submit a supplemental application directly through the UAB Graduate School.
Select MPH dual program and then the MPH/OD track. Special instructions:
Test score field is required, so enter GRE and a date to advance in the application.
The reference letter field is also required, so enter three names from the OptomCAS application and select no when asked if they will be electronic submission.
Once the student is admitted to the OD program, they will be automatically accepted to the MPH portion of the coordinated degree once they submit their application to the UAB Graduate School.
Students should note that the Population Health program curriculum has been updated. If a student is submitting to switch from a different degree program or department into a Coordinated Degree or the General MPH in Population Health Degree, the student will be responsible for completing the current Population Health program requirements. Students should meet with the current program manager prior to submitting a petition to switch programs.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 80
To apply for this degree, you will submit a supplemental application directly through the UAB Graduate School.
Select MPH dual program and then the MPH/OD track. Special instructions:
Test score field is required, so enter GRE and a date to advance in the application.
The reference letter field is also required, so enter three names from the OptomCAS application and select no when asked if they will be electronic submission.
Once the student is admitted to the OD program, they will be automatically accepted to the MPH portion of the coordinated degree once they submit their application to the UAB Graduate School.
Students should note that the Population Health program curriculum has been updated. If a student is submitting to switch from a different degree program or department into a Coordinated Degree or the General MPH in Population Health Degree, the student will be responsible for completing the current Population Health program requirements. Students should meet with the current program manager prior to submitting a petition to switch programs.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 80
Tuition
USD
22,626