Overview

Course Details

As a student in the Public Health program at American Public University, you will be challenged to develop solutions to address complex health issues, exploring community and global health, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health policy and management, and social and behavioural sciences.

This research-based interdisciplinary public health master's degree features courses such as Quarantine and Disaster Health Management. A public health practicum provides hands-on learning.

The mission of the American Public University System (APUS) Master of Public Health (MPH) program is to prepare and educate students to promote health and well-being as public health practitioners through excellence in teaching, research, and service in preparation for leadership opportunities in a diverse and global society through a student-focused learning environment.

What You Will Do

Evaluate screening methods of epidemiology using statistical analysis and the impact of disease occurrence, both past and present, on population health
Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on the health of populations and discuss appropriate policies to prevent and manage environmental hazards
Apply emergency preparedness and disaster health management to public health and healthcare settings
Analyze health policies or regulatory systems to address the management of population health
Develop programs and/or interventions that effectively address the social determinants of health and health disparities

Accreditation

This program is accredited by Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Health in America

Health Policy

Biostatistics with Lab

Public Health and Environment

Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health

Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Courses Start Monthly

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

47 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charles Town, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

All APU master's degree and graduate certificate programs require a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

In addition, the following documentation is required for admission into this program, and must be provided prior to course registration:

Official transcripts showing a conferred bachelor's degree or higher
Your resume/CV
Statement of purpose and interest

TOEFL iBT minimum scores required: 24 in Reading, 27 in Writing

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10692 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10692 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10692 USD / year

≈ 10692 USD / year

Additional Details

$290 with Preferred Military Rate

$386.75 with Veteran Grant

$409.50 with APUS Opportunity Grant

Funding

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