Master of Public Health (MPH) - MEDMD-PHLMPH at The University of Arizona Global

The Public Health (MPH) - MEDMD-PHLMPH at The University of Arizona Global is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson Phoenix Campus - Phoenix campus in United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 22, 2027.

About Master of Public Health (MPH) - MEDMD-PHLMPH

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is designed to be an interdisciplinary, professional degree in public health. The MPH Program provides opportunities for students to obtain broad knowledge and basic skills in the core areas of public health. Students are able to acquire proficiency in one or more specialized areas through advanced coursework, and gain experience in applying advanced knowledge to the solution of actual health problems in community settings during internship training.

The program is designed to be a two year program for full-time students. Part-time students can take up to 6 years to complete the program.

MD/MPH

The MD/MPH Dual Degree program is offered jointly with the University of Arizona College of Medicine and the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at both Tucson and Phoenix campuses. The dual degree program allows a student to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a Master of Public Health (MPH). The emphasis of the MD/MPH Dual Degree is on Clinical Leadership; it is anticipated that graduates will be leaders in a wide variety of clinical and public health settings. The MD/MPH program is designed to give students exposure to the public health, prevention and clinical issues they will face, and provide a framework for problem solving and implementing effective health programs.

The MD/MPH curriculum includes the five "core" MPH classes; Epidemiology, Health Administration and Policy, Biostatistics, and Environmental and Occupational Health and Social and Behavioral Sciences. One public health class is taken each semester during the first two years of medical school in addition to the medical school curriculum

During the third year, MD/MPH students continue to remain enrolled as medical students while they take remaining MPH core and elective classes during the first semester, and complete their MPH internship during the second semester. Students then return to the traditional medical school rotation curriculum for their last two years. The MD/MPH Program is typically a 5 year program; however, some students, particularly those with previous public health courses at The University of Arizona, have chosen to accelerate the program.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Public Health (MPH) - MEDMD-PHLMPH at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

MPH Programs:

Bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA
One course in college-level introductory, human, or general biology
One course in college algebra or calculus
Two letters of recommendation
Resume or CV
Statement of purpose and objectives
Mission and values statement
TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants

MD-MPH Eligibility and admissions

Medical students accepted to or currently enrolled in the University of Arizona College of Medicine are eligible to apply for the MD-MPH Program.
New medical students may apply for the program at the same time as they apply to the UA medical school.

View more detailed admissions criteria at: https://publichealth.arizona.edu/prospective-students/mph-admissions-criteria

Applications should be submitted through SOPHAS, the centralized application service for accredited schools and programs of public health, at www.sophas.org.

Standardized Tests

Optional Test
GRE - Send scores to the University of Arizona College of Public Health/SOPHAS, code 4253
or
MCAT - Send scores to SOPHAS via code SOPHAS

International Students - Tests of English Proficiency
International applicants are required by the UA Graduate College to submit a TOEFL score of 90 on the iBT (web-based) test. For students who take the IELTS examination, an overall score of 7 is required, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual band or module. TOEFL and IELTS test scores must be dated within two years of the year of enrollment. Students may be requested to enter the Center for English as a Second Language to improve their verbal skills.

SOPHAS TOEFL Scores - Code 5688
SOPHAS IELTS Scores - Code SOPHAS

Funding Opportunities

A variety of funding is available in the form of scholarships/fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. More information regarding tuition and financial assistance is available at: http://publichealth.arizona.edu/prospective-students/tuition-financial-assistance

Federal Financial Aid https://financialaid.arizona.edu/apply-for-aid/graduate-professional

Admissions Deadlines

Fall Deadlines

Priority: January 5
Secondary: April 1
Final: June 1 for US applicants only

Note: Students who apply by the priority deadline will be given the highest priority for admissions and consideration for scholarships and assistantships.

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Public Health (MPH) - MEDMD-PHLMPH at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Master of Public Health (MPH) - MEDMD-PHLMPH at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Master of Public Health (MPH) - MEDMD-PHLMPH at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson