|
Master of Public Health (MPH) |
General Requirements
To
earn the Master of Public Health
degree, you must satisfactorily
complete 48 credits of coursework,
including 16 credits of core
courses,
between 16 and 20 credits of concentration
courses depending on the concentration,
and the remainder in electives.
You must also meet the practicum
requirement. You must also complete
the department's culminating experience
for your concentration (See your
department's Concentration Guide).
In addition, all MPH candidates
must:
- have a minimum cumulative
grade point average of 3.0,
and
- earn at least a B- final grade (2.70) in each of the six
core courses (or core course
equivalents).
Students must complete at least 32 credits of coursework from among
the course offerings as degree candidates in residence.
All the requirements for the degree must be completed within five
calendar years after initial registration for the School. A degree
candidate in good standing may request up to a one-year leave of
absence from the School. Leaves of absence will be included in this
five-year period.
You are encouraged to meet with your advisor to plan your curriculum.
For specific information and concentration course requirements,
refer to each department's description.
Completion of the MPH degree may take from one and one-half to
three years, depending on the number of courses students choose
to take each year.
Program Details by Department:
|
Boston University School of Public Health 
