Master of Public Health (MPH) Plans of Study
The Dornsife School of Public Health’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers a flexible curriculum for recent graduates, working professionals and career-changers seeking to make a difference.
From an accelerated one-year timeline to an extended three-year timeline, Dornsife has an on-campus or online MPH option to fit your career goals and your financial needs. No GRE is required.
Table of Contents:
12-Month MPH Timeline
Complete the MPH program in the shortest amount of time. This option begins in the summer term.
It is recommended that you not work while pursuing this plan.
Applicants to the 12-month program are not eligible for internships or research assistantships.
Eligible programs:
Expect to spend: 60-80 hours of coursework each week
Application deadline: April 1
18-Month MPH Timeline
Complete the MPH program by March of your second year.
You may be eligible for a research assistantship. You will also have the time to do an internship over the summer if you choose.
Eligible programs:
Expect to spend: 40-60 hours of coursework each week
Application deadlines:
- On-Campus MPH: August 1 (international student deadline: June 13)
- Online MPH: August 23
21-Month MPH Timeline
Complete the MPH program in less than 2 years, but still work part-time if you choose.
You may be eligible for a research assistantship. You will also have the time to do an internship over the summer if you choose.
Eligible programs:
Expect to spend: 30-50 hours of coursework each week
Application deadlines:
- On-Campus MPH: August 1 (international student deadline: June 13)
- Online & Executive MPH: August 23
33-Month MPH Timeline
Complete the program in less than 3 years while still working full-time.
You may be eligible for a research assistantship. You will also have time to do an internship over the summer if you choose.
Eligible programs:
Expect to spend: 18-20 hours of coursework each week
Application deadline: August 23
Choose Your Plan of Study
| Duration: |
12 Months |
18 Months |
21 Months |
33 Months |
| Application deadline: |
April 1 |
June 13 (international students, on-campus MPH)
August 1 (on-campus MPH)
August 23 (online MPH)
|
June 13 (international students, on-campus MPH)
August 1 (on-campus MPH)
August 23 (online MPH)
|
August 23 |
| Location: |
On-campus or online |
On-campus or online |
On-campus or online* |
Online |
| Eligible for research assistantship: |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Eligible for internship: |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
* Executive MPH requires on-campus seminar sessions on two Fridays per term.
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