- Master of Public Health at the Georgia Southern University is a 2-years program by Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health.
- It is ranked #293 - #381 in the National Universities List.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree program at the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University prepares professionals for broad-based practice in public health.
- Students will learn the integration of core competencies in the five basic areas of public health, with specialized expertise in one: Biostatistics, Community Health Education, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy & Management, and Applied Public Health (Online).
- The program serves both the full-time student preparing for a career in public health, as well as currently employed health professionals seeking advanced education to enhance their existing skills and background.
- Public health master's students are trained to understand the role of community empowerment, community mobilization, networks, and partnerships in the development of policies to help these affected populations.
- MPH degree will focus on the task of establishing the services and infrastructure necessary to address these identified problems, and enforcing the policies needed to solve them.
- Students are required to complete a 300-hour field practicum in a community, a public health facility, a government agency, or a related setting.
- The MPH program consists of 45 credits.
Georgia Southern University - [GS], Georgia, Statesboro - Courses & Fees
Statesboro, Georgia
University Public CollegeMaster of Public Health [M.P.H]
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 1001 out of 1200 by THE Global Ranking 2022
$21,233/Yr
$21,233 /Yr
Important Dates
February 1 – Fall admission deadline to receive priority consideration for JPHCOPH graduate assistantship.
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Jun 1, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $14316 | $14316 |
| Health Insurance | $2417 | $2417 |
| Other Fees | $4500 | $4500 |
| Total Fees | $21233 | $21233 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing and Board | $10582 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree program in Public Health or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
GRE scores are no longer required if applying to the MPH program with a concentration in Applied Public Health or the MPH program with a concentration in Environmental Health Sciences.
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Public Health Educator
- Epidemiologist
- Public Health Consultant
- Public Health Administrator
- Clinical Research Coordinator
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | $150 | Yes | N/A |
| updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated | Variable | Yes | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Go Clean Scholarship | $3500 | Yes | N/A |
| Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management | Variable | Yes | Apr 1, 2023 |
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