Apply to the MPH Program

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a CEPH-accredited professional program dedicated to training the next generation of public health practitioners, scholars, and leaders. Our mission is to promote health equity and eliminate disparities through a rigorous integration of Instruction, Scholarship, and Service. By bridging academic excellence with community engagement, we prepare graduates to address complex health challenges locally on Long Island and globally across the life-course

Now accepting Fall 2026 applications!

Why Choose our MPH Program?

We offer a unique blend of academic excellence, community engagement, and career readiness—designed to empower the next generation of public health leaders.

  • A holistic admissions process that values your professional experience and does not require the GRE.
  • A rigorous, competency-based curriculum that meets the highest national standards.
  • Targeted concentrations in Epidemiology, Health Policy, Community Health, and Climate Solutions.
  • Meaningful opportunities to collaborate on faculty research and present at national conferences.
  • A diverse, inclusive learning environment focused on social justice and cultural competence.
  • Nestled by Long Island’s scenic beaches, with quick access to the energy and opportunities of NYC.

The MPH curriculum is a 54-credit, competency-based program designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Council for Education in Public Health (CEPH). Our coursework ensures that every student gains mastery in the five core disciplines of public health—biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy, and behavioral sciences—while developing essential skills in leadership and systems thinking.

All students complete nine foundational courses (3 credits each) to build a universal public health toolkit: 

  • Contemporary Issues in Public Health 
  • Introduction to the Research Process 
  • Biostatistics I & II 
  • Epidemiology for Public Health 
  • Health Systems Performance 
  • Environmental & Occupational Health 
  • Social & Behavioral Determinants of Health 
  • Fundamentals of Program Planning

Students tailor their degree by selecting one of the following 12-credit tracks:

Climate Solutions and Health: Addressing the intersection of environmental change and wellness.

Community Health: Focusing on health promotion and social justice.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics: Mastery of data, patterns, and population research.

Health Policy and Management: Leading healthcare systems and shaping policy.

Generalist: Designed specifically for students in approved clinical programs or those with advanced clinical degrees.

Enhance your degree with diverse electives and a hands-on final project:

Elective Examples: 

  • Qualitative Methods
  • Global Health
  • Racism and Health
  • Health Communication
  • Disability & Public Health.

Practicum (3 Credits): Real-world placement in a public health setting.

Capstone Seminar (3 Credits): A synthesis of learning focused on current population health issues.

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Applications Now Open!

Apply by June 1 for Fall 2026 consideration. 

Questions?

Email:  publichealth@stonybrookmedicine.edu