Program Details
Simmons University provides a customizable Master of Public Health (MPH). With choices in the coursework, you can become an expert in your area of passion. Options include:
- Public health policy
- Food insecurity
- Maternal health
- And more
Depending on your schedule, you can opt for the accelerated program or their traditional track. The focus of the curriculum is on health equity. This stance permeates every aspect of the program. Graduates learn to research and address health disparities, getting to the root causes.
Through the lens of social justice and equity, you will gain skills to work as effective public health practitioners. The program includes self-paced coursework, online courses, and in-person immersion experiences.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Simmons University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires in-person attendance of two immersion experiences, one at the Boston campus, and another destination immersion