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Overview
Disaster Management students at Tulane University gain skills to implement population-based interventions to protect communities, particularly vulnerable populations, from natural, accidental, and intentional disasters. This MPH offering is intended for both pre-professionals and mid-career individuals. Students typically have a background in a life or physical science or engineering. This course is offered by Distance Learning and on campus.
Program Competency
Upon completion of the MPH degree in Disaster Management, graduates will have the following competencies:
- Apply scientific principles to prevent, detect, respond to, and mitigate local and global threats to environmental health that are associated with natural and technological disasters.
- Integrate public health strategies in each core component of disaster management: prevention, preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery.
- Implement population-based interventions to protect communities and particularly vulnerable populations from natural, accidental, and intentional disasters that affect personal and community health.
- Evaluate the capacity of public health systems to effectively respond to natural and intentional disasters.
- Apply international, federal, and state regulatory policies, guidelines, and authorities to address public health needs during disasters.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations in Public Health
- Epidemiology for Public Health
- Health Systems Policy and Mgmt
- Design Strategies in PH Prgrms
- Survey of Environ Hlth
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 89
Credits
45 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Emergency & Disaster Management View 77 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 89
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- The written Statement of Purpose and Objectives should demonstrate how the applicant's public health career goals and interests align with their selected degree program.
- Recommendations from three instructors or employers should indicate characteristics for success in public health graduate study.
Tuition Fee
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International
44340 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1478 USD per credit during 18 months. -
National
44340 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1478 USD per credit during 18 months.
Living costs for New Orleans
1125 - 2151 USD /month
Living costs
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.
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