Earn your Public Health degree at New York Medical College.
The M.P.H. Generalist degree program allows students to tailor their educational experience by earning between 18 and 21 elective credits in the overall 42-credit degree program. Students may choose elective courses based on interest or choose a concentration to fulfill the requirements for earning an Advanced Certificate (between 12-27 credits) in areas including global health, health administration, health education, emergency management, environmental health, and industrial hygeine.
The Dr.P.H. degree program offers small class sizes and a flexible format which allows you to build the leadership and management skills needed for a high-level role. The program consists of three main components: two years of coursework, a one-year internship, and a dissertation. In total, 54 credits are required to earn the degree. Courses are available online and in the evenings to accommodate working professionals.
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Research is Collaborative
Work on original research with renowned faculty.
Partner with our talented professors and adjuncts on original, ground-breaking research. Past students have worked on projects such as how to negate environmental toxins like chemical warfare agents or the evolution of the Affordable Care Act.
Take advantage of NYMC’s tight-knit industry connections.
Certain skills can’t be acquired in the classroom — you learn them on the job. Our well-connected faculty will help you land the right placement, at local health departments, national organizations, government agencies and more.
