General MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

Temple University’s College of Public Health offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and vision to address significant public health challenges. The program emphasizes transforming lives, influencing policy, and leading change, with a strong focus on health equity and innovative strategies to address disparities in diverse populations.

Students benefit from an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates theory with practical experience. As part of one of the largest and most academically diverse schools of public health in the nation, learners collaborate with dedicated faculty, industry experts, and peers in a vibrant community that fosters innovation, critical thinking, and a commitment to social justice.

The MPH program at Temple University is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

A notable benefit for students in the Epidemiology, Applied Biostatistics, and Environmental Health concentrations is an included membership to the American Public Health Association (APHA).

Delivery Modes

The MPH program offers flexible learning options to accommodate diverse student needs, including both on-campus and online formats.

Several concentrations, such as Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, are available fully online or on-campus. Other concentrations, including Applied Biostatistics, Environmental Health, and Nutrition, are offered exclusively on-campus.

The program supports both full-time and part-time study. The Health Policy and Management concentration, for example, explicitly mentions options for full-time or part-time schedules, providing flexibility for working professionals.

Curriculum Overview

The MPH program allows students to specialize through six distinct concentrations: Applied Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Nutrition, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

The curriculum is interdisciplinary, focusing on combining theoretical foundations with practical application. Key components include hands-on learning experiences, and many concentrations feature a culminating fieldwork experience or capstone project to apply learned skills in real-world settings.

Specific curriculum highlights include:

• The Epidemiology concentration is a STEM-designated program.

• The Nutrition concentration requires 48 credits and prepares graduates for eligibility to sit for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) exam.

• Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences concentration have opportunities to explore elective courses across 17 different disciplines.

• The program provides APHA membership for all students enrolled in the Epidemiology, Applied Biostatistics, and Environmental Health concentrations.

Admissions Requirements

Specific details regarding admissions requirements for the MPH program, such as required undergraduate degrees, minimum GPA, prerequisite coursework, standardized test scores (e.g., GRE), letters of recommendation, or personal statement guidelines, are not detailed in the provided information. Prospective students are encouraged to consult the official Temple University College of Public Health admissions page for comprehensive and up-to-date information.

Career & Practical Experience

The MPH program at Temple University prepares graduates for impactful careers dedicated to improving public health outcomes and leading change in diverse communities.

Practical experience is integral to the program. Students gain hands-on skills through various opportunities, including:

• Fieldwork and projects in collaboration with local, state, and federal health agencies, as well as community-based organizations.

• Real-world application of knowledge in areas such as public health research, policy development and analysis, and program management and evaluation.

• Culminating experiences, like capstones or fieldwork, tailored to their chosen concentration.

Graduates are equipped for a range of career paths depending on their specialization. Examples include:

• Applied Biostatistician, Data Analyst, or Healthcare Research Scientist (Applied Biostatistics).

• Environmental Health Researcher, Regulatory Officer, or Risk Modeler (Environmental Health).

• Epidemiologist in academic, government, or private sector settings (Epidemiology).

• Leadership roles in health services organizations, health policy analysis, or healthcare management (Health Policy and Management).

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in clinical, community, or food service settings (Nutrition).

• Specialist in health promotion, program management, or behavioral science research (Social and Behavioral Sciences).