General MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree that is integrated and interdisciplinary. As Philadelphia's top school of public health, it prepares students to address complex public health challenges in the United States and globally. The program is grounded in the School’s expertise in urban health, its founding commitment to health as a human right, and its experience using data and knowledge to improve community health. The MPH program is CEPH-accredited .

Key highlights include a flexible curriculum, opportunities for specialization, over 300 hours of on-the-job practice experience before graduation, and research opportunities with award-winning faculty. Notably, 95% of full-time master's students at Dornsife receive funding.

Delivery Modes

The MPH program offers on-campus, fully online, and hybrid (for the Executive MPH) delivery formats, providing flexibility to students. MPH plans of study include 12-month (accelerated), 18-month, 21-month, and 33-month timelines, allowing students to choose a program that fits their interests and schedule, accommodating both full-time and part-time study.

Curriculum Overview

The Drexel Dornsife MPH curriculum incorporates several key elements:

• Solid training in the Council on Public Health core competencies for each major.

• An extensive selection of minors to allow students to explore various areas of public health.

• A network of 70-plus corporate, non-profit, and public sector partners offering students community-based practice experiences (300 hours) across Philadelphia.

• A broad range of opportunities to conduct research working with award-winning faculty mentors .

• Student-centered, personal guidance from a strong team of academic and career advisors.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the Drexel Dornsife MPH program does not require the GRE. Further details on application components and prerequisites can be found on the university's admission pages.

Career & Practical Experience

The MPH program is designed to equip students with the skills required for diverse and rewarding public health careers in the 21st century. Graduates are prepared to make an impact by addressing real-world public health problems in various settings.

Students gain extensive real-world experience through 300 hours of on-the-job practice before graduation, often within a network of over 70 corporate, non-profit, and public sector partners in Philadelphia. The school provides robust support through academic and career advisors. According to Dornsife, 87% of its Master's Degree students are employed within a year of graduation.