Degree Requirements

Review complete degree requirements for the MPH program and the Harpur-MPH 4+1 program in the Binghamton University Academic Guide (formerly Bulletin). 

MPH Degree Requirements

The Master of Public Health degree requires the completion of 48 credits of graduate-level coursework and offers a generic master’s program with elective course sequences in areas such as population health, global health, disaster management and forensic health. A Harpur-MPH 4+1 program is also offered.

• The curriculum includes 2 foundation courses (required); 1 course in public health biology and 1 course focused on socialization to the field of public health.
• The curriculum includes 5 core courses (required) in social and behavioral sciences in public health; biostatistics; environmental health; epidemiology; and health policy, finance and management.
• The curriculum also includes a required course in applied epidemiology that uses a case-based approach to integrate all core disciplines, a required course in program planning and evaluation and a population health topics course (required) that explores current and emerging public health issues.
• In addition, three mandatory experiential public health courses promote community engagement, professional development and interprofessional education, enabling students to socialize into the role of the public health profession, enhance their problem-solving abilities and excel in health policy analysis and advocacy.
• The elective courses are available on topics such as population health, global health, disaster preparedness and forensic health. Certificate options are also available in disaster management and forensic health. 
• Students must also complete an internship practicum and capstone project to meet degree requirements.