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Introduction to the Master of Public Health Program

The Master of Public Health (MPH) programs at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health represent a diverse group of academic options for professional preparation. These programs are offered through each of the School's six academic departments: Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Population and Family Health, and Sociomedical Sciences.

Program Structure

• The innovative structure of the revamped MPH program enables engagement with world-class faculty and colleagues from across the globe.
• The Mailman School offers MPH programs for a wide range of applicants and in a number of different formats, including:
  • Columbia MPH (two year)
  • Accelerated MPH (one year)
  • Executive Program

Program Schedule

• A cross-cutting, innovative curriculum—and a cohort teaching model—underscores the full-time nature of the Columbia and Accelerated MPH programs.
• This vibrant, highly linked, evidence-based public health education focuses on core public health competencies, interdisciplinarity, building essential professional skills, and gaining leadership experience.
• Dynamic professional development activities, opportunities for synthesis, and active student engagement are threaded throughout.

Student Commitment

• Students spend full days Monday through Friday on campus engaging in coursework, seminars, collaborative free periods, and other activities.
• Classes run from early morning through early evening.
• Students will spend approximately six to seven hours on campus each day attending classes and engaging in required seminars, events, and programming.
• In addition, students meet regularly with small groups of peers to complete academic group projects.

Course Scheduling Preferences

• By early August, students receive an email asking them to rank their interest in mostly morning classes versus mostly afternoon classes.
• Please note that while preferences will be considered in assigning class times, they cannot be guaranteed.
• All students should plan to be available for class at any time during the day for the fall semester, and heed the above information about the fall semester’s robust and busy schedule.

Tuition Model and Financial Aid

• Columbia MPH students should consider their departmental curricular grids for the Spring and Summer terms, as they are important components of the financial aid package for the Spring and Summer semesters.
• Consult program guides when selecting courses.

Program Details

• The Master of Public Health (MPH) programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in public health.
• The programs are offered in a variety of formats to accommodate different learning styles and career goals.
• The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of public health, as well as specialized knowledge in a particular area of interest.

Research Areas

• The Mailman School of Public Health is committed to advancing knowledge in the field of public health through research.
• Faculty and students are engaged in a wide range of research projects, including:
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental Health Sciences
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Population and Family Health
  • Sociomedical Sciences

Academic Departments

• The Mailman School of Public Health is composed of six academic departments:
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental Health Sciences
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Population and Family Health
  • Sociomedical Sciences
• Each department offers a unique perspective on the field of public health, and provides students with a comprehensive education in their area of interest.

Degree Requirements

• The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree requires the completion of a minimum of 45 credits of coursework.
• The program is designed to be completed in two years, although some students may choose to complete the program in one year.
• The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of public health, as well as specialized knowledge in a particular area of interest.

Executive and Professional Education

• The Mailman School of Public Health offers a range of executive and professional education programs, including:
  • Executive Healthcare Management
  • Online MS in Epidemiology
  • Part-Time Hybrid MHA
• These programs are designed to provide working professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to advance their careers in public health.

Dual Degrees

• The Mailman School of Public Health offers a range of dual degree programs, including:
  • MPH/MS
  • MPH/MHA
  • MPH/DrPH
  • MPH/PhD
• These programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in public health, as well as specialized knowledge in a particular area of interest.