The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Health Equity is a 45-credit interdisciplinary professional degree. It is a school wide program, currently administered by the Department of Health Services Administration.
The MPH program in Health Equity is designed to train students as public health scientists and practitioners that focus practice and/or research activities on the recognition, description and elimination of health disparities. Health disparities exist across several groups such as race/ethnic groups, geographic residence, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability status. Public health and health care practitioners and researchers play a critical role in the identification and amelioration of health disparities and in working towards achieving health equity.
SOPHAS application & UMD Supplemental application. Official Transcripts / Diplomas / Degrees. At least one undergraduate math course Letter of Recommendation (3). Statement of Purpose. TOEFL iBT: 95 (Speaking: 22, Reading: 26, Listening & Writing: 24) OR IELTS 7.0 overall (Speaking: 6.5, Reading, Listening & Writing: 7.0). CV. A writing sample is optional Response to personal experiences question(s)
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