Traditional MPH

Overview

Our Traditional M.P.H. is delivered on the UConn Health Campus, Farmington CT.  Courses are predominantly delivered in-person and scheduled early evenings/late afternoons Monday thru Thursday.

To earn the degree, students complete 16 courses/48 credits* distributed among 8 required courses, a 2 semester Applied Practice Experience (AKA Practicum), 3 to 5 electives and either a research thesis (9 credits) or capstone project.   Couse numbers and titles for the standalone option are listed in Table D2.1 above.

* students with evidence of appropriate coursework completed prior to matriculating in our program may obtain a credit-load reduction or transfer of 6 credits. Credit waivers and transfer credits are reviewed on an individual basis, requiring students to demonstrate satisfactory performance (grade of B or better) in the course considered for waiver/transfer and evidence the course content is relevant to the MPH degree (i.e., suitable for inclusion as coursework within a CEPH-accredited program or school).

Application

At UConn we employ a holistic review process that considers the many strengths and characteristics of applicants that result in our diverse, inclusive student body.  Of course, academic qualification of individuals is considered, but so is their unique history and life experiences.  Every applicant will have a chance to share their story with student interviewers who serve to bring out those aspects of individuals that are not easily captured in the University’s application forms.   We place a high value on your experiences working or serving the communities you participate in and we look for evidence about your motivation and values to work in public health.  We prioritize creating globally-minded public health practitioners who are prepared to deal with 21st century challenges.

A  complete application includes official transcripts, a personal letter of application, and three letters of recommendation (preferably at least one academic letter). Submission of GRE (or MCAT, LSAT, DMAT or GMAT) scores is NOT required.  For favorably consideration, an applicant should submit all required materials before February 1 and document a strong academic record, a background and/or experience relevant to public health practice, well-articulated public health career goals and a commitment to the health of the community.  Applications submitted after this date will be considered on a space-available basis.  Information on our application process should be forwarded to

Tution & Fees

The UConn Graduate School sets tuition and fees for this program.   Costs for the current academic year are available through the Bursar's Office

Affordability

We recognize the sizable cost associated with earning an MPH degree and we strive to offset expenses by a variety of grants-in-aid and work opportunities.

The program provides limited tuition support through the following mechanisms

  • The Holger Hansen Fellowship provides a tuition waiver and annual stipend to support one student per year.
  • The Joan Segal Scholarship provides partial tuition support to students from underrepresented backgrounds who otherwise lack financial support to complete graduate education.
  • The Program provides part-time employment opportunities to as many as 10 students each semester who function as assistants to the instructors of our undergraduate and foundational courses.  ($5000 in exchange for 10 hrs per week).

UConn provides tuition waivers to matriculating students who are members of the National Guard, veterans, persons 62 years of age and older, CT residents who are dependents or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks and UConn Employee members of UCPEA or AFSCME.