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MPH/MS

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham , United States
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Masters
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Health Administration | Nutrition Science | Public Health
Area of study
Business and Administration | Health
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

School of Public Health

The School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham offers a coordinated MPH/MS degree program in Public Health and Nutrition Sciences.


Program Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in public health and nutrition sciences, preparing them for careers in healthcare, research, and education.


Curriculum

The MPH portion of the program can be completed totally online, in class, or through a mix of online and in-class experiences. The program requires 42 credit hours, with 12 credit hours from the MS in Nutrition Sciences curriculum credited toward the MPH degree.


Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the MS in Nutrition Sciences, students must have a BS in Nutrition/Dietetics from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students are admitted separately to the MPH and MS in Nutrition Sciences programs.


Program Details

  • Format: Online, In-Class
  • Credit Hours: 42
  • Admission Requirements: BS in Nutrition/Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program
  • Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:


  • Population Health
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Global Health
  • Health Behavior
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental Health
  • Health Policy and Organization

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:


  • Healthcare
  • Research
  • Education
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Sciences

Accreditation

The MS in Nutrition Sciences, Dietetic Internship/Clinical Track is currently granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.


Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status.


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