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Master of Public Health - Global and Environmental Health

The Indiana University MPH Program is a unique program which can be completed on a part-time basis in three years, or on a full-time basis in two years. Most of the required MPH courses are offered in the evening to allow working professionals the opportunity to continue their education. Through case studies, group and individual projects, and internships, students will explore public health problems and issues, learn how to think critically and work in teams. Courses are taught by scholars and practitioners drawn from many disciplines and perspectives.

The MPH Program at IU School of Public Health is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.

Global and Environmental Health

The MPH provides a balance of applied science and real-world experience, ensuring our graduates are prepared public health leaders. Learn to identify risks to human health and the environment, and strategies for prevention. Our graduates are in responsible positions in industry, government, consultancies, and academia. 

Curriculum

To complete this degree, you will take a combination of Public Health Core Courses, Environmental Health Concentration Courses, Public Health Electives Courses, and Public Health Practical Experience Courses that together total 45 credits. The specific distribution of courses is as follows:

Public Health Core Courses

  • PBHL P510 Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
  • PBHL P511 Comprehensive Methods and Applications in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 credits)
  • PBHL P512 Communication & Leadership (3 credits)
  • PBHL P513 Planning, Evaluation & Management (3 credits)

Global and Environmental Health Concentration Courses

Global Health Track

  • A641 Introduction to Global Health and Sustainable Development (3 credits) (Fall and Spring)
  • A642 Poverty, Decent Work, and Inequality (3 credits) (Fall)
  • A643 Food, Water and Sanitation (3 credits) (Fall)
  • A644 Sustainable Production and Consumption (3 credits) (Spring)
  • A645 Resilient Cities and Communities (3 credits) (Spring)
  • A646 Preservation and Restoration of Land and Sea (3 credits) (Spring)

Environmental Health Science Track

  • A633 Occupational Health and Safety (3 credits) – (Fall)
  • A623 Management and Leadership in Health Protection (3 credits) (Spring)
  • A640 Public Health Applications of GIS (3 credits) (Fall)
  • A643 Food, Water and Sanitation (3 credits) (Fall)
  • A661 Fundamentals of Toxicology (3 credits) (Fall)
  • A662 Human Health Risk Assessment (3 credits) (Spring)

Electives

  • Any class(es)s from the track not taken
  • A680 Fundamentals of Product Stewardship (3 credits)
  • H613 Emergency Preparedness for Public Health (3 credits)

Environmental Health Practical Experience

  • A602 Internship in Environmental Health Science (3 credits)
  • A703 Environmental Health Science Final Concentration Project (3 credits)

Competencies

The MPH in Environmental Health Science focuses on six core competencies that serve as a measure of growth and criteria for assessment. 

Environmental Health Science Concentration Competencies

  • Apply a framework to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, prevent, and control environmental and occupational exposures that pose risks to human health and safety.
  • Characterize and explain mechanisms of toxicity and injury associated with environmental and occupational exposures.
  • Select and apply appropriate risk assessment methods for environmental and occupational health and safety issues.
  • Assess and recommend prevention, control, and management strategies for environmental and occupational health and safety issues.
  • Cultivate effective communication with diverse stakeholders on environmental and occupational health and safety issues.
  • Identify and examine barriers to health equity related to environmental and occupational health and safety issues.

Admission Criteria

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Official GRE scores, if cumulative undergraduate GPA from all universities attended is below 3.0.
  • Minimum of one year of undergraduate mathematics (e.g. algebra, statistics, or finite math).
  • Competent written and oral communication skills.
  • Students meeting these requirements are not guaranteed admission. Other admission factors include references, work experience, the personal statement, and personal interview (if applicable).

MPH applications and supplemental materials must be submitted to SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service). SOPHAS is meant to facilitate the collection of common application materials and general information. For more information and frequently asked questions please visit sophas.org. In addition to the SOPHAS application all applicants will be required to complete a short application to the IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) Online Graduate And Professional Admissions Application system at the link provided within the SOPHAS application.

Admission Requirements

  1. Personal Statement
  2. Resume
  3. Transcripts
  4. Recommendations
  5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) 

Applicants who have earned a cumulative undergraduate GPA of below a 3.0 are required to submit official scores from the GRE taken within the past 5 years. International applicants whose undergraduate work was completed at institutions outside of the U.S. or Canada are required to submit scores from the GRE regardless of cumulative GPA. The cumulative undergraduate GPA is calculated using all undergraduate grades earned from all colleges and universities attended. The GRE is not required of applicants who have a graduate or professional degree from a U.S. or Canadian college or university. The following exams can be substituted for the GRE: DAT, ECFMG, LSAT, OAT, GMAT, MCAT, or USMLE (steps one and two).

International Applicants

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health requires applicants whose native language is not English or whose academic study was done exclusively at non-English speaking institutions to prove English proficiency by providing either official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. Scores must be under two years old