Program Overview

Advanced Professional MPH Program

The Advanced Professional MPH Program provides a unique opportunity to complete the MPH program in just 11 months. This program is designed for individuals who have significant experience and/or an advanced degree in a field related to public health.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Advanced Professional MPH Program, qualified individuals must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• A doctoral (or international equivalent) degree in a field related to public health (e.g., physicians, dentists, podiatrists, pharmacists, veterinarians, attorneys, and those with a doctorate in the biological, behavioral, or social sciences)
• A master’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience
• A bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Completion of the third year at an accredited medical, dental, or podiatric school in the United States

Curriculum

The program begins with an intensive 7-week summer session in July-August, followed by two full-time semesters of study. Students concentrate in one of six tracks:

• Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Health Policy
• Global Health
• Preventive Medicine
• Occupational and Environmental Medicine

After completing the 7-week summer session, students may choose to complete the remainder of the program on a part-time basis. All requirements must be completed within 3 years of the date of matriculation.

Career Opportunities

Students can enter the program to gain skills in the public health sciences and to prepare for careers in a variety of settings, including academia; local, national, or international public health agencies; industry; and nonprofit foundations and research organizations.

What Makes the Program Unique

• Yale’s open campus makes it easy to take advantage of courses throughout the university, allowing students to develop greater depth of expertise in their area of interest.
• The Advanced Professional Program is an elite and selective program that brings together a talented and dedicated group for the intensive summer session, fostering personal and professional relationships that blossom into a lifelong alumni network.

Applied Practice Experience

When enrolling at the Yale School of Public Health, students will participate in hands-on applied practice experience and practicum projects. These immersive experiences are carefully planned, supported, and evaluated by the Office of Community & Practice. Advanced Professional MPH students will complete their applied practice experience by taking one of YSPH’s distinctive practicum courses, including:

• Health Justice Practicum
• Health Policy Practicum
• Advanced Health Policy Practicum
• Health Care Management Practicum
• Public Health Practicum
• U.S. Health Justice Concentration Practicum
• Clinic in Climate Justice and Public Health

Program Overview

The Yale School of Public Health's 11-month advanced professional program is designed for individuals who have a doctoral-level degree or are third-year US medical students. The program provides a comprehensive education in public health, with a focus on applied practice and research. Students will have the opportunity to engage with faculty and peers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, enhancing their knowledge and skills in public health.