I am an international student. The master's degree programs offered at HSPH are considered terminal degrees for individuals who seek professional positions in public health though a few departments view the SM as preparation for doctoral study. The doctoral programs are designed for students with interests in the scientific basis of public health and preventive medicine who wish to pursue academic or research careers. Q. I only have an undergraduate degree. No, the MPH program is geared toward professionals who hold a doctorate degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, or other fields related to public health, or a master's degree in nursing.
Some departments DO require or prefer applicants to have relevant work experience.
Applicants should refer to the department overviews in the Official Register for information regarding any such requirements. Applications received or incomplete after the deadlines are not considered for admission. The only exception to this is the MPH and MOH degree programs. Applications to the MPH and MOH programs that are incomplete or received after the December 15th deadline will be considered in a second-round admission cycle if all materials have been received by February 28, 2001. The Master of Science in Health Care Management deadline is September 15-December 15, 2000.