Master of Public Health - Generalist Track in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

The Penn MPH Program equips students to become leaders in public health by combining research, education, and service to enhance community health worldwide. Our goal is to foster healthy behaviors, environments, and populations through interdisciplinary teamwork, exceptional teaching, innovative research, and active community involvement. The MPH program strives to build a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff united in addressing public health challenges and advancing wellness for all. Public health fulfills its purpose through coordinated, cross-disciplinary initiatives targeting physical, mental, and environmental health issues in vulnerable communities. This vision is realized by implementing health promotion strategies and preventive measures aimed at boosting life quality. All students, regardless of specialization, complete identical Core Course requirements, encompassing 7 essential courses, two semesters of Capstone Seminar, and hands-on Fieldwork Experience. These core courses address the 12 Fundamental Public Health Knowledge areas and 22 MPH Competencies mandated by CEPH. A key advantage of our program is students' ability to customize their education through extensive elective options, enabling them to tailor their studies to gain desired expertise. Students can specialize in one of four tracks: Generalist, Global Health, Environmental Health, or One Health. For each track, learners choose at least one elective from designated required track electives (RTEs), each covering five or more specialized competencies. Through five total electives, students acquire targeted knowledge and practical skills for professional success.