Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is the core professional degree globally recognized for public health practice. Howard's Master of Public Health (MPH) will prepare you, like many of our graduate alumni, for leadership roles in public health education, research, policy, and administration. Our MPH graduates are employed by state and local health departments, research institutes, nonprofits, and private sector agencies. Others pursue further graduate or clinical study. Areas of research strength include individual, social and structural determinants of health, biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy analysis, maternal and child health, environmental health, global health, and health communication. Our program offers a convenient class schedule and you can earn the degree in 18 months. An integrated learning experience completed in the second year, and a culminating capstone project, allow you to gain practical public health experience and integrate knowledge from your coursework to address an issue or question of public health relevance. As a student in Washington, D.C., you are a short distance away from leading public health organizations like the Pan American Health Organization, American Public Health Association, Public Health Foundation, and Public Health Institute.

Application for Admission

Online GradCAS application
Statement of purpose/ Statement of academic interest (500-1,000 words)
GRE scores required
Official transcripts sent to GradCAS
3 letters of recommendation
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Autobiographical statement (500-750 words)

GPA Required Minimums -
Overall GPA minimum: 3.0
Undergrad GPA minimum: 3.0

IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90