Program Overview

Master of Public Health Program

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Georgia State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in public health, preparing them for careers in academia, government, non-profits, and private industry.

About the Program

The MPH program includes the development of analytic thinking and skill, with an emphasis on applications of research and evaluation in public health. The program covers the span of biostatistics knowledge, including study design, data management, data analysis, interpretation, statistical reporting, and the use of statistical software.

Biostatistics Concentration

The Biostatistics concentration trains students to apply statistical principles and methods to problems in public health, medicine, and biology. Graduates of this concentration are well-prepared for employment in academia, government, non-profits, and private industry.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the MPH program with a concentration in Biostatistics includes:

• Study design
• Data management
• Data analysis
• Interpretation
• Statistical reporting
• Use of statistical software

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the MPH program must submit:

• SOPHAS application and fee
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended
• Three professional references
• A statement of purpose and objectives
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for international applicants

Tuition and Fees

The program is eligible for residency neutral rates for online students, with a tuition rate of $450 per credit hour. An online learning fee of $660 per semester is also applicable for students enrolled in 6 or more credit hours.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with an MPH in Biostatistics can pursue careers as:

• Biostatistical Programmer
• Biostatistician
• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Informatics Analyst
• Informatics Specialist
• Research Scientist
• Quantitative Scientist

Program Details

• The program requires 42 credit hours, which can be completed in approximately two years.
• The program is available on the Atlanta Campus and online.
• The Biostatistics concentration is available in-person or fully online, starting in Fall 2025.

Foundational Competencies

Graduates of the MPH program demonstrate foundational competencies in areas such as:

• Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health
• Public Health and Health Care Systems
• Planning and Management to Promote Health
• Policy in Public Health
• Leadership
• Communication
• Systems Thinking
• Diversity and its Influence on Public Health

Application Deadlines

• Fall: February 15 (priority deadline for scholarship consideration and international applicants), June 15 (regular deadline)
• Spring: October 1 (priority deadline), November 1 (regular deadline)