Richmond,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,294
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Master of Public Health program offers an intensive educational experience designed to equip students with analytical and problem-solving abilities for enhancing community well-being. Graduates acquire competencies suitable for diverse career opportunities within government health departments at all levels, as well as private sector and academic research institutions. Recognized by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), VCU's MPH program maintains strong partnerships with public health entities and experts across local, state, and federal levels, fostering students' practical comprehension of how public health theories translate into real-world interventions and studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Prior degree: Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate and any other graduate studies. Official copies of transcripts for all prior degrees earned must be submitted to the VCU Office of Graduate Admissions. Students must also submit the following materials with their applications:
Letters of recommendation from two individuals who can assess the applicant’s qualifications for graduate school; at least one academic reference is recommended. Most appropriate are letters from past professors or work supervisors.
Current version of curriculum vitae or resume. Include experience and/or education relevant to study in public health.
Personal statement covering the following issues in two to five pages:
Description of the applicant’s career goals
Why the applicant wishes to pursue an M.P.H. degree
How an M.P.H. degree will help the applicant achieve her/his career goals
Description of applicant’s particular areas of interest in public health (e.g., maternal and child health, epidemiology)
Why VCU’s M.P.H. program best fits the student’s public health interests
What applicant plans to do in the first few years after graduation
Tuition
USD
28,294