Eastern Virginia Medical School

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.P.H. - Health Management; M.P.H. - Epidemiology; M.P.H. - Environmental Health; M.P.H. - Health Promotion

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a professional degree offered by Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in collaboration with Old Dominion University (ODU). The Program provides graduates with an understanding of the public health sciences and with knowledge and skills that can be utilized in healthcare management, population-based research and the community practice of public health.

The Program focuses upon four specialized tracks of Health Management, Epidemiology, Environmental Health and Health Promotion. Students complete both didactic and experience-based courses. A Community Practicum exposes students to community organizations supporting public health.

The MPH degree will be granted jointly by the two sponsoring institutions. Classes are taught in three Terms each year. Students are expected to take six to eight credits hours per Term. With this schedule, the required 46 credit hours can be completed in two years.

The Program will benefit health professionals who are or will be working in private, government or community organizations with the following responsibilities: assessing health status or needs in populations, designing and implementing programs, managing administrative functions, conducting program evaluation and outcomes research, developing coalitions to meet community needs, marketing health services, analyzing the epidemiology of specific diseases and measuring or assuring the quality of healthcare and public health services and products.

Accreditation:

CEPH Accredited until 2012.

# of Credits Required:

46

International Student Requirements:

TOEFL score of 650 for paper-based test and 278 for computer-based test for applicants whose native language is not English; International students must abide by all U.S. Immigration laws throughout their enrollment at EVMS. This includes, but is not limited to, qualifying and obtaining a proper visa prior to attendance.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

776 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

16296 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

17325 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Medical Schools/Medical Centers

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: Under 1,000