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

The program focuses on three specialized tracks: Health Management, Epidemiology and Environmental Health. Students complete both didactic and experience-based courses. A community practicum and internship expose students to community organizations that support public health.

The MPH degree will be granted jointly by the two sponsoring institutions. Classes are taught in three semesters 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.

The MPH Program benefits health professionals working in private, public and community organizations, both locally and globally.

Curriculum

The educational program includes 46 total credit hours. Core courses consist of 18 credit hours in Principles of Epidemiology, Health Education & Behavioral Science, Ethics in Public Health Practice, Introduction to Biostatistics, Health Administration and Organization and Environmental Health.

In addition to the core courses, students concentrate on courses in either Epidemiology or Health Management & Policy for an additional 18 credit hours. The remaining nine credit hours are earned through Selectives, an Internship (may be waived at the discretion of the Program Director), Community Practicum and a Capstone Seminar.

Sponsoring Institution

Eastern Virginia Medical School is an academic institution dedicated to medical and health education, biomedical research and the enhancement of healthcare in eastern Virginia. Old Dominion University is a publicly funded university, established as an independent college in 1962 and as a university in 1969. EVMS and ODU have a long history of collaboration that includes several joint degree programs.

Classes are held on weekday evenings and/or on Saturdays on the EVMS and ODU campuses in Norfolk, Va. Courses are taught by faculty from both institutions.

Accreditation

The program has been fully accredited since 2000 by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). This accreditation was renewed in 2005 for seven years. The State Council on Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) approved the program in 1999. View the EVMS MPH Program 2004 Accreditation Self-Study Document .

M.D./M.P.H. Dual Degree Program

EVMS offers an M.D./M.P.H. Dual Degree Program leading to both Doctorate of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees. View more information about the Dual Degree Program.

Admission Requirements

Cost

Tuition costs for Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) students are based upon the number of credit hours taken per term. For the 2008-2009 academic year, the tuition is $639 per credit hour. Tuition is due at the beginning of each term of your enrollment. There is no tuition difference for in-state and out-of-state residents. Additional costs to the student budget are fees, books, room/board and transportation. All fees are due at the beginning of the first term of each year.

The M.P.H. student budget is available online. Tuition and fees are subject to change. Federal financial aid is not available to international students.

Students must show proof of major medical insurance coverage. Students who are eligible for coverage under the policy of a parent or spouse are urged to remain so. As an alternative, EVMS offers a student health insurance plan for an estimated $2,377 per year.

Non-Matriculated Students

Students who are not seeking the Master of Public Health degree may, on a space-available basis, take up to three courses (9 credit hours) offered by the Program. If the student is later admitted to the MPH Program, the credit hours will be applied to the degree and the total tuition for the MPH degree adjusted to reflect the amount the student has already paid as a non-matriculate student.

To apply as a non-matriculate student please complete the online application by clicking the link above to Apply Online.

For U.S. Students

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
• Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better; Preference will be given to applicants whose GPA is 3.0 or better;
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last 5 years with a combined score of 800 or greater on the verbal and quantitative sections and at least a 3.5 on the analytic section for non-probationary admission.  Preference will be given to candidates with combined verbal and quantitative scores of 1000 or greater;
• The GMAT or MCAT may be substituted for the GRE.  Persons licensed to practice medicine in the U.S. or Canada may request a waiver of the GRE requirement.
• Additional consideration will be given for appropriate work experience in a health-related field;

For International Students

Requirements for admission include:

• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or a demonstration of an equivalent degree. Students should have grades converted to the U.S. grading system by a recognized organization should a non-U.S. grading system have been utilized at the institutions attended;
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last 5 years with a combined score of 800 or greater on the verbal and quantitative sections and at least a 3.5 on the analytic section for non-probationary admission.  Preference will be given to candidates with combined verbal and quantitative scores of 1000 or greater;
• 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. For further information, please contact the EVMS Office of Human Resources at (757) 446-6043;
• View international financial information.

Students may only transfer up to 6 credit hours from another accredited college or university.

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