Program Overview

Coordinated Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies / Master of Public Health Program

The coordinated Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Master of Public Health (MSPAS/MPH) degree program provides students with important skills for dealing with population health issues. MPH focus courses may be customized to the experience and needs of the student.

Curriculum

Students must complete the MPH Core plus 7 credit hours of MPH focus courses for a total of 30 credit hours in addition to the required MSPAS curriculum requirements. 12 credit hours from the MSPAS curriculum are credited toward the MPH degree for a total of 42 MPH credit hours. Students may complete the MPH degree program totally online, in class, or through a mix of online and in-class experiences.

Requirements

• MPH Core Requirements: (14 hours)
  • PUH 601: This is Public Health (1 hour)
  • PUH 602: Community Assessment (3 hours)
  • PUH 603: Quantitative Methods in Public Health (3 hours)
  • PUH 604: Programs and Policies (3 hours)
  • PUH 605: Public Health Management and Evaluation (3 hours)
  • PUH 606: Leadership for Evidence-Based Public Health (1 hour)
• MPH Degree Requirement: (1 hour)
  • ENH 690: Environmental Health Perspectives (1 hour)
• Population Health Degree Requirement: (3 hours)
  • PUH 610: Population Health (3 hours)
• Approved Electives: (7 hours)
  • Select 7 credit hours of Public Health 600-699 level courses
• Applied Practice Experience: (3 hours)
  • PUH 688: Public Health Internship (3 hours)
• Integrative Learning Experience: (2 hours)
  • HB 689: Health Behavior Integrative Learning Experience (2 hours)
  • or ENH 689: Environmental Health Sciences Integrative Learning Experience
  • or EPI 689: Epidemiology Integrative Learning Experience
  • or HPO 689: HPO Integrative Learning Experience
• Total SOPH Hours: 30
• Shared Hours from MSPAS Curriculum: (12 hours)
  • PA 617: Applied Behavioral Medicine (3 hours)
  • PA 618: Risk Management (1 hour)
  • PA 619: Fundamentals of Clinical Research (2 hours)
  • PA 620: Analysis of Professional Literature (2 hours)
  • PA 633: Navigating Healthcare Delivery and Reimbursement Systems for Physician Assistants (2 hours)
  • PA 635: Special Populations in Medicine (2 hours)
• Total Hours Earned for MPH Degree: 42

UAB Colleges and Schools

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers a wide range of academic programs through its various colleges and schools, including:

• Arts & Sciences
• Collat School of Business
• Dentistry
• Education
• Engineering
• Graduate School
• Health Professions
• Honors College
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Optometry
• Public Health

UAB Graduate Programs

UAB offers various graduate programs, including:

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• Master of Public Health
• Interdisciplinary Programs
• Joint Health Sciences
• School of Dentistry
• School of Education & Human Sciences
• School of Engineering
• School of Health Professions
• School of Nursing
• School of Optometry
• School of Public Health

Academic Calendar

UAB operates on a semester-based academic calendar, with fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Academic and Student Resources

UAB provides various academic and student resources, including:

• Academic Engagement & Global Citizenship
• Accelerated Learning Opportunities
• Admission to Undergraduate Programs
• Completion of a Degree
• Early Medical School Acceptance Program (EMSAP)
• English Language Programs, INTO UAB
• Financial Information
• Freshman Year
• Libraries
• New Student Orientation
• Progress Toward a Degree
• ROTC
• Student Assistance & Support
• Student Life
• Student Services & Facilities
• UAB Sustainability
• The Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center

Research Areas

UAB is involved in various research areas, including:

• Bioinformatics
• Cancer Biology
• Digital Forensics
• Environmental Science
• Film
• General Studies
• Genetic and Genomic Sciences
• Gerontology
• Human Rights
• Immunology
• International Studies
• Media Studies
• Natural Science
• Neuroscience
• Peace, Justice and Ecology
• Urban Affairs
• Women's and Gender Studies