Master of Public Health in Nutrition

The Harvard Chan School master of public health degree will provide you with the breadth of knowledge, subject-specific expertise, specialized skills, and powerful global network you need to forge the career you want in public health. Whether you are a medical doctor, an established public health professional, or new to the field of public health, flexible degree formats and an array of options for specific fields of study will provide you with the right mix of grounding in the core disciplines of public health and a specialized focus to meet your individual goals. Harvard Chan School MPH graduates have achieved some remarkable things. They have led global efforts to eradicate diseases such as smallpox and Guinea worm disease. They have led departments at hospitals and health care agencies. They have become leaders of ministries of health, humanitarian organizations, corporations, academic institutions, and government agencies. They have developed life-saving vaccines. They have served as surgeons, primary care physicians, and veterinarians. They have become best-selling authors. And they have even become heads of state. The 65-credit MPH (MPH-65) is for individuals with a minimum of two years of post-baccalaureate work experience in a relevant public health field. You can complete this full-time program in three semesters with a summer practicum experience between the second and third semesters.

The nutrition field of study prepares individuals early in their careers for positions in the public, nonprofit, or private sectors, working as nutrition policy advocates, project or program managers, or consultants in public health and health care organizations. In addition, this field of study enables those already established in health care careers to strengthen their nutrition knowledge in order to enhance their practice. Students develop an understanding of the role nutrition plays in the health and well-being of the world's populations and learn to translate research advances into health-related policies, educational approaches, and nutrition recommendations. Through the study of biostatistics, epidemiology, and other quantitative disciplines, students also acquire skills in interpreting and evaluating scientific evidence to inform their translational work. They are encouraged to choose elective courses that will help them develop an area of interest and expertise, such as nutrition policy, health disparities, nutrition epidemiology, global health, or sustainability.

Application Requirements
Statement of Purpose and Objectives
Test Scores
Letters of Reference
CV/Resume
Transcripts / Marks Sheets
SOPHAS Application Fee
A bachelor's degree, plus two or more years of post-baccalaureate work experience in a relevant public health field.
The Harvard Chan School prefers a 104+ on the TOEFL IBT and our minimum score requirement is 100 with sub-section scores of 25 or higher on the IBT. We do not accept the My Best score.
The Harvard Chan School will accept the IELTS Academic Test with a score of 7.5 or greater.