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Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Tulane University

Program Overview

The Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (MPHTM) is a public health degree with a specialty in infectious diseases, and especially those diseases found in tropical regions. The program prepares public health practitioners to plan and evaluate disease control and prevention programs, physicians to better treat and evaluate tropical diseases, or students to pursue medical school and other medical professions. The curriculum consists of core public health courses and specialty courses in the biological, medical, social, and epidemiological aspects of diseases that are more prevalent in tropical countries. Physicians are able to pursue a clinical focus of study and are eligible for the Certification Exam in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Traveler s Health by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Program Key Stats

$63006 (Annual cost)



26 %

Eligibility Criteria


90
152
154
648
6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Online Application Form, Resume, Essay, Letter of Recommendation, Undergraduate Transcript/s from Accredited University, Affidavit of Support and financial documentation certifying funds, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Community development worker
  • Further education teacher
  • Health promotion specialist
  • Health service manager
  • Medical sales representative

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