Program Overview

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management

The Master of Public Health (MPH) in health policy and management offered at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr., School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware is designed to prepare students for a career in health policy in applied public health settings: healthcare institutions, nonprofits, and local, state, or federal agencies. By providing students with a comprehensive foundation of public health principles and their application to policy, the MPH in health policy and management will ensure students are proficient in the skills needed to successfully enter the workforce.

Program Details

• The MPH in health policy and management is a 42-credit graduate program that includes core courses shared across an interdisciplinary core as well as a required applied practice experience and integrative learning experience.
• Courses in population health policy are supplemented by courses in health policy and management content areas (e.g., program evaluation, financial management, conflict resolution, and inequities in health and healthcare) and public health electives from across the University of Delaware.

Curriculum

The MPH in health policy and management curriculum is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to:

• Use policy and management tools to make recommendations and evaluate implications of specific programs, policies, and interventions on organizations and populations.
• Interpret and leverage economic analysis tools to inform policy and program implementation.
• Apply knowledge of the US healthcare system to develop or improve public health programs and policies.
• Communicate evidence-based options to address public health management and policy problems.
• Apply project management and strategic management tools to create public health program goals, strategies, and objectives.

Areas of Focus

Biden School students in the MPH in the health policy and management program can pursue a variety of areas of focus by registering for elective courses within a specialty area. Possible areas of focus include:

• Inequities in health and healthcare
• Health policy
• Health systems
• Program evaluation
• Policy analysis
• Emergency management
• Nonprofit management
• Public management

Career Outcomes

Biden School graduates work in academia, politics, government, law, policy, activism, non-profits, and the private sector.

Accreditation

The University of Delaware is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. The accreditation review will address the MPH in Epidemiology and the MPH in Health Policy and Management.

Admissions

Applicants to the MPH in Health Policy and Management must submit an application and all required materials through SOPHAS, the Centralized Application Service for Public Health, to be considered for admission.

• A completed online application
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university
• A current résumé
• Unofficial copies of transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• A personal statement
• Biden School supplemental application form
• No GRE required

Admissions Deadlines

• Fall Admission Only
• January 15 (priority)
• August 1 (regular deadline)

Tuition and Fees

Information on tuition and fees can be found through the UD Graduate College.

Scholarships and Funding

The Biden School offers scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their graduate studies.

Faculty and Research

Biden School faculty are productive scholars, excellent teachers, and skilled practitioners with decades of experience in their field. They embrace the "Delaware Model" of integrating research, teaching, and public service to prepare graduates to impact communities locally and globally.