The MPH degree is well suited for individuals from a variety of academic and experience backgrounds seeking a career in public health. The two-year program consists of twenty course units over four semesters and an applied practice experience. Students study within one of our six academic departments or the Health Care Management program and have the option to add one of our six concentrations or tracks. The program ensures a solid grounding in the basic and applied sciences, provides specificity in a functional area of public health work, while allowing the flexibility to tailor courses to your interests.
Degree Programs
Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Executive MPH: Online and On-Campus at Yale The Executive Master of Public Health is an innovative, hybrid program that blends comprehensive online education with in-person training on the Yale campus, creating a unique and powerful educational experience.
Read MoreAdvanced Professional MPH Program This program is designed for students with extensive education or experience and clear goals in public health.Read MoreJoint Degree Programs Many of our students envision a career deeply steeped in cross-disciplinary work.Read MoreMaster of Science in Public Health The Master of Science (MS) degree program in Public Health is designed with an emphasis on mastering research and technical skills in biostatistics, epidemiology, or health informatics. The biostatistics program focuses on the theory and application of statistical methodology in biomedical science. The epidemiology program focuses on the methodologic foundations of epidemiologic research and its application to infectious, chronic, and environmental health. The Health Informatics program focuses on the practice of informatics across clinical and public health domains. All programs are suited for students interested in entering the workforce, continuing their education in PhD programs, and clinicians.
Read MoreDoctor of Philosophy The mission of the Doctor of Philosophy program is to provide scholars with the disciplinary background and skills required to contribute to the development of our understanding of better ways of measuring, maintaining, and improving the public’s health.Read More
Differences Between MPH and MS
A guide to help you find the right fit for programs in the departments of Biostatistics or Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases.
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