Master in Public Health (MPH) Pathway Program

Master in Public Health (MPH) Pathway Program
Offered as a master's (M.S.)

If you’re interested in continuing your education after Saint Anselm in the field of public health you may be attracted to a partnership with Tuft’s University’s School of Medicine to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH). The Tufts – Saint Anselm College MPH Pathway Program is open to students of any major and you may apply as early as your sophomore year.

Through the partnership, you can complete courses during your undergraduate Saint Anselm experience. You can enter the program with up to 12 credits completed which could help you to finish the MPH in as quickly as one year of graduating with your bachelor’s degree.

To view degree requirements, click the "Academic Catalog" button, navigate to "Programs by Area: Majors and Minors," and select your program.

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We are thrilled to collaborate with Tufts University’s MPH program to provide an opportunity for students to gain early entry into their program. The opportunity will connect students with Tufts faculty early for tailored mentorship and advising between our two programs, and save time and money on their degree program.

— Professor Elizabeth Rickenbach, Ph.D., Community and Public Health Faculty Lead and Professor of Psychology

Benefits

There’s a streamlined application process
Students may earn graduate credits for undergraduate courses
Students can take two Tufts courses for free
Ability to finish the master’s degree as quickly as one year after graduation
Advising and support from Tufts and Saint Anselm through the program
Benefit from a depth of Curriculum
Offers additional career prospects

Additional Program Information

The Master of Public Health (MPH) Pathway provides a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate education in public health.

Full-time or part-time
In-person or online courses
Courses are available year-around
Students begin during the spring or fall semesters; accelerated term begins in the summer

The MPH degree at Tufts is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the field of public health. Regardless of your chosen degree option (on-campus or online), the program consists of 42 credits, ensuring a comprehensive education. The curriculum is built upon key competencies encompassing:

Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health
Public Health and Health Care Systems
Planning and Management to Promote Health
Policy in Public Health, Leadership
Communication
Interprofessional Practice
Systems Thinking

Program Liaison

Elizabeth Rickenbach, Ph.D.
Professor of Pyschology and Community and Public Health Faculty Leader
1-603-656-6194
erickenbach@anselm.edu

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