General MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine focuses on providing students with practical skills applicable to real-world public health challenges. Key components include applying research methods to develop a high-quality scientific manuscript with publication potential and participating in hands-on training with community-based organizations. This approach ensures graduates can contribute meaningfully to solving public health issues.

San Juan Bautista School of Medicine (SJBSM) is licensed by the PR Board of Postsecondary Institutions and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The MPH program itself is currently an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). For more information on CEPH, please visit their website .

Delivery Modes

The MPH program is delivered in a hybrid format designed for flexibility. Core coursework is offered via synchronous distance learning (online) from Monday to Thursday, between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., making it accessible for working professionals or those preferring a part-time schedule. Second-year courses that involve hands-on experiences are conducted on-campus in a face-to-face modality, ensuring practical skill development.

Curriculum Overview

The program requires 58 contact credit hours and is designed to be completed in two years, structured as six quarters and one summer session. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application to address contemporary public health concerns.

A significant part of the curriculum involves students applying research methods to develop a scientific manuscript suitable for publication. Additionally, students engage in hands-on training with a community-based organization, culminating in the development of two distinct products aimed at addressing a specific public health issue. More details can be found in the Curricular Sequence .

Admissions Requirements

Prospective students can find detailed information regarding admission requirements, including necessary academic qualifications, prerequisites, application components, and deadlines, on the program's official admission page .

Career & Practical Experience

The MPH program strongly emphasizes practical experience through mandatory hands-on training with community-based organizations. This component allows students to apply learned skills directly to real-world public health scenarios and develop tangible products that benefit the community.

To further support students in their professional journey, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine offers an MPH Career Advising Program , designed to assist with career planning and development in the public health field.