Program Overview
Program Overview
Dartmouth's online & hybrid MPH programs are designed for working professionals. In just 22 months, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to lead transformative change in public health and healthcare.
Curriculum
The program delivers a rigorous curriculum and degree credential, with three formats to accommodate different learning needs:
- Hybrid MPH (22 months): Coursework is completed online with 2–3 optional on-campus sessions per year for intensive learning.
- Online MPH (22 months): Identical to the hybrid format, but all intensive learning sessions are completed remotely.
- On-Campus MPH (11 months): A full-time, residential program completed on Dartmouth’s campus.
Admissions
There are no required undergraduate courses for admission. Students can request a format change before matriculation by submitting a formal written request to the Admissions office. After matriculation, requests must be reviewed by program directors, as curriculum structures and requirements differ across formats.
Career Paths
MPH graduates pursue a wide range of careers in health policy, research, healthcare administration, and consulting. Common roles include:
- Policy Analyst
- University/Medical School Faculty & Administration
- Healthcare Quality & Improvement Specialist
- Physician & Healthcare Professional (MD, RN, PharmD, OT, PT, etc.)
- Public Health Consultant
- Healthcare Administrator
- Biotech/Pharmaceutical Specialist
- Researcher
Practicum and Internship Opportunities
Experiential learning is central to Dartmouth’s MPH program. Students participate in:
- Integrative Learning Experiences (ILE): Research projects embedded in coursework.
- Applied Practice Experiences (APE): Internships and field studies with healthcare organizations, non-profits, or policy institutions.
- Practicum Intensive: Independent research and applied projects focused on community health, health policy, quality improvement, and health services research.
Program Requirements
The program is designed for working professionals, allowing most students to work full-time. Hybrid students can attend on-campus sessions virtually if preferred. The average MPH cohort includes students from healthcare, policy, administration, and research backgrounds.
Global Health Fellows Program
The Global Health Fellows program connects students with faculty, researchers, and global health practitioners to explore topics such as health disparities & structural inequities, health security & diplomacy, and human rights & planetary health.
John Sloan Dickey Center
Established in 1982, the Dickey Center supports research, internships, and fellowships in global health & development, peace & security, and environmental & Arctic studies.
Collaborative Learning Environment
Dartmouth fosters a collaborative learning environment with opportunities to engage in research projects, extracurricular activities, cross-disciplinary courses, and networking events with MD students and faculty.