BUSPH at a Glance

BUSPH at a Glance
Founded in 1976, Boston University School of Public Health offers master’s and doctoral-level education in eight public health concentrations including biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health law, bioethics & human rights; health policy & management; international health, maternal & child health, social & behavioral sciences.  The faculty conducts policy-changing public health research around the world with the mission of improving the health of populations, especially the disadvantaged, underserved and vulnerable, locally, nationally and internationally.

The BUSPH Mission
To improve the health of local, national and international populations, particularly the disadvantaged, underserved and vulnerable, through excellence and innovation in education,
research and service.

Equal Opportunity
Boston University School of Public Health does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.

The BUSPH 2010 Strategic Plan

BUSPH will focus on four vital public health challenges as part of its five-year 2010 Strategic Plan:
  • ensuring affordable, quality health care;
  • creating a clean environment;
  • eliminating health disparities; and
  • promoting health globally
The School's full  five-year strategic plan can be found at the following link:
2010 Strategic Plan


Detailed Information  Academic Concentrations And Degrees 
For detailed information about our Degree Programs and Concentrations, please visit the Academics pages.

Biostatistics MPH, MA, PhD
Environmental Health MPH,PhD
Epidemiology MPH, MS, PhD
Health Law, Bioethics and Human Rights MPH
Health Policy & Management
MPH, MS, PhD
International Health MPH, DrPH
Maternal and Child Health MPH, DrPH
Social and Behavioral Health MPH, DrPH

Dual Degree Programs

Law and Public Health JD, MPH
Health Care Management and Public Health MBA/MPH
Global Health Management & Public Health
MBA/MPH
Medicine and Public Health MD/MPH
Medical Sciences & Public Health
MA/MPH
Social Work and Public Health MSW/MPH
Health & Rehabilitation Scienes and Public Health
BS/MPH
Arts & Sciences and Public Health
BA/MPH

BUSPH at a Glance


Founded
1976
Faculty
160 full time
284 part time and adjunct
Students 788 total enrollment
51% part time
49% full time
19% male
81% female
53% offered financial aid or merit-based scholarship funds
29 - average age of students
35   countries of origin