Overview

The MPH is a 48-credit degree. Genetic Counseling/MPH students must complete a minimum of 40 SPH credits, and 8 credits are completed at GMS in Genetic Counseling. All SPH courses counted to the MPH portion of the Genetic Counseling/MPH must be numbered SPH XX 700 and above. No courses taken outside of the School of Public Health will count toward the MPH, including courses taken at other Boston University schools and colleges.

MPH Certificate & Elective Coursework

Students of the Genetic Counseling and Public Health program from Boston University select and complete one functional area certificate as their interdisciplinary, professional skills base (16 credits), and have the option to take a context certificate (focused on key populations or areas of interest in public health, 12 credits) or elective courses to fulfill SPH coursework requirements. A maximum of 4 credits may be shared between a functional certificate and a context certificate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Core
Leadership and Management
Health Systems, Law, and Policy
Individual, Community, and Population Health
Career PREP
Genetic Diagnosis and Laboratory Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

96 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Standardized Test Scores
Academic Transcripts Or WES ICAP Evaluation
Three (3) Letters Of Recommendation
Statement Of Purpose And Objectives
CV Or Résumé
Supplemental Application

Tuition Fees

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66670 USD / year

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66670 USD / year

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66670 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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MPH Certificate & Elective Coursework

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