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The field of public health is rapidly expanding, intersecting with numerous disciplines while playing a pivotal role in maintaining community health and safety. Earning a Master of Public Health (MPH) stands as one of the most valuable qualifications for professionals in this sector. From a community health standpoint, the MPH curriculum provides the essential knowledge to develop, execute, and assess population-level approaches for studying diseases, health policies, and environmental factors - all aimed at enhancing public wellbeing. This degree equips graduates with interdisciplinary strategies and competencies to tackle diverse community health challenges.
UNH's MPH program offers a comprehensive, CEPH-accredited generalist degree, enabling students to gain expertise across various public health methodologies. The flexible program can be finished in five semesters or extended over three years, with evening classes tailored for working professionals. Competitive tuition rates make this education accessible, while the emphasis on practical experience includes a 100-hour fieldwork component and capstone project, bridging theory with real-world application. Students may further specialize by pairing the MPH with one of UNH's graduate certificate programs.
International applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent as a precondition for applying to any of our graduate programs. In some cases, you may also need a master’s degree or its equivalent.
English Language Score:
Minimum score requirements are as follows: TOEFL (Computer-based): 213; TOEFL (Internet-based): 80; IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5; TOEFL ITP (Institution Administered): On case-by-case basis; TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): On case-by-case basis; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59.
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission: Fall: July 1 (Deadline extended to July 25 for Fall 2022); Spring: Dec. 1; Summer: April 1.