Public Health / 1-Year Accelerated

The MPH in Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and is a member of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.

• Accelerate your degree in a one-year, experiential, full-time, asynchronous master’s program focused on public health practice.
• Access the 100% online curriculum from anywhere.
• Learn from industry partners and gain career connections with a range of leading employers and organizations.
• Gain experience through real-world challenges embedded in the CEPH- and ASPPH-accredited curriculum, including coursework and practicum.
• Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) Exam, the only professional certification specific to the public health field.

Graduates from the Master’s in Public Health/1-Year Accelerated program gain the technical expertise to address specific health issues and the cultural competency needed to interact effectively with and be an advocate for diverse populations. Completing your public health training at Northeastern University means learning from and working with public health professionals striving to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities worldwide.

Graduates with an MPH degree are employed in varied professional settings, including federal, state, and local health agencies; universities and colleges; hospitals; ambulatory medical centers; nonprofit organizations; community-based agencies; insurance and pharmaceutical industries; health maintenance organizations; and private foundations.

The following is a limited sample of employers who have worked with Northeastern students:

• Boston Public Health Commission
• Ibis Reproductive Health
• The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Equality
• Muscular Dystrophy Association

Master of Public Health/1-Year Accelerated students will participate in an intensive practicum that gives them the opportunity to synthesize, integrate, and apply practical skills and knowledge learned in class to professional experience in a public health work environment.

Your practicum experiences include a three-credit course and an assignment in a community environment such as a hospital, community health center, government agency, community organization, research institution, advocacy and policy organization, and private institution. During the practicum, you will have an opportunity to become engaged in the everyday workings of the organization.

• SOPHAS application

• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources only

• Transcripts from all institutions attended

• Personal statement that describes your interest in and commitment to urban public health

• Resumé/CV

• TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English

• Target GPA of 3.5, minimum GPA of 3.0

• Interview: The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an in-person or telephone interview with certain candidates