The mission of the CEPH accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) program is to provide a stimulating academic environment in a metropolitan setting that supports excellence and innovation in education, research, and service to enhance the lives and health of individuals, families, and communities in the Mid-South. Program objectives are: (1) Prepare future leaders in the field of public health by providing the highest quality education and practice opportunities in theories, approaches, methods, and other substantive issues pertinent to public health; (2) Create and nurture an environment conducive to interdisciplinary public health initiatives, with special emphasis on vulnerable populations who suffer disproportionately from illness and disability; (3) Pursue innovative and rigorous research on critical public health issues to prevent disease and injury, promote well-being, and foster overall physical and mental health; (4) Stimulate collaboration with the community to develop effective partnerships in combating the health challenges in our communities, city, state, and region; and (5) Inform public policy, disseminate health information, and increase awareness of public health concerns through disease surveillance, needs assessments, and program evaluation.
Program Requirements:
Completion of a total of 42 hours, including 18 hours of core course requirements; 9 hours of electives, 3 hours of practicum/field experience, and 3 hours of a culmination experience in the form of either a thesis or master鈥檚 project seminar. Students may choose a concentration in any of the following areas: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Systems Management, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or Urban Health. They may also choose to have a Generalist MPH degree.
Core courses include:
HADM 7105 - Hlth Policy & Org Hlth Svs Credit Hours: (3)
PUBH 7120 - Environmental Health I Credit Hours: (3)
PUBH 7150 - Biostatistical Methods I Credit Hours: (3)
PUBH 7160 - Soc/Behav Science Principles Credit Hours: (3)
PUBH 7170 - Epidemiology in PUBH I Credit Hours: (3)
PUBH 7180 - Foundations of PUBH Credit Hours: (3)
Concentration courses include:
Urban Health
PUBH 7002 - Comm Hlth Assessmt & Prog Plan Credit Hours: (3)
PUBH 7004 - Interdis Approach PH Challenge Credit Hours: (3)
PUBH 7132 - Health Program Evaluation Credit Hours: (3)
PUBH 7335 - Struct/Environ Iss/Urban Comm Credit Hours: (3)
Plus any one of the following:
ANTH 6571 - Race and Health Disparities Credit Hours: (3)
PUBH 6131 - Social Justice & Public Health Credit Hours: (3)
PUBH 7130 - Social Determinants of Health Credit Hours: (3)
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
School of Public Health
232 Robison Hall,
MEMPHIS,
Tennessee,
38152, United States
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor鈥檚 degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
A degree from the University of Memphis is much more than a qualification. It is a community and an experience which prepares students for success.
