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
- Apply before
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Administration View 1580 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
27846 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27846 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
27846 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27846 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
8757 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8757 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Albuquerque
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.