Program Overview

Program Overview

The Larner College of Medicine Division of Public Health's Micro-Certificate Graduate Study in Health Equity is a 9-credit, 3-course program that gives students the opportunity to explore healthy practices and disease prevention across all populations.

Type of Degree

The program offers a Micro-Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Equity.

School or College

The program is offered by the Larner College of Medicine.

Area of Study

The area of study is Health and medicine.

Program Format

The program is available in Online, Full-time, and Part-time formats.

Credit Hours to Graduate

The program requires 9 credit hours to graduate.

Program Details

This online program is designed for Graduate students, health practitioners, public health professionals, researchers, and environmental professionals. It can be completed as a stand-alone program or as part of a Master's, MD, or PhD program.

Curriculum

The Micro-Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Equity is a 9-credit, 3-course program consisting of 2 required courses and 1 elective course from a relevant elective course list.

• Required courses:
  • PH6010 Public Health & Health Policy
  • PH6160 Social Determinants of Health
• Students choose one course from topical electives
• Courses are taught by faculty experts from UVM's College of Medicine, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the Vermont Department of Health, and experts trained at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Individualized academic advising is available
• Courses are offered during Spring, Fall, and Summer terms to ensure that students can fit the program into their work or academic schedule

Deadlines

• Fall 2025 Deadline: August 1
• Spring 2026 Deadline: December 5, 2025
• Summer 2026 Deadline: June 12, 2026
• Fall 2026 Deadline: July 31, 2026

Costs and Funding

Please refer to Certificates of Graduate Study on the Graduate Program page of Student Financial Services for more information on costs and funding.