Overview

What is Public Health?

Public health is a science that works to:

Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease

Protect against environmental hazards

Prevent injuries

Promote healthy behaviors

Respond to disasters and help communities recover

Assure high-quality, accessible health services

Develop community interventions

Support community coalitions

Why Earn an MPH Degree?

You’ll enjoy many opportunities to use public health skills when you pursue an Master of Public Health degree at The University of New Mexico in one of three concentrations:

Community Health

Epidemiology

Health Systems Services & Policy

Draw from a broad range of social science, biomedical science and clinical disciplines as you build critical thinking skills in issues that interest you.

To expand your career opportunities, pursue a public health minor or a dual degree, such as our MPH/Master of Arts in Latin American Studies program or MPH/Doctor of Medicine program. Learn more about course selection in our catalog.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Population Health
Global Health Challenges

Population Health Theory
Environment and Occupational Health

Fund Health Care Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

500

English requirements

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Educational Background
Test Scores
Letter of Intent
Writing Sample
CV/Resume
Relevant Coursework

Three Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

29715 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29715 USD per year during 12 months.
National

29715 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29715 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10800 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Albuquerque

870 - 1360 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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