Master's Programs

We are pleased to offer a variety of masters programs for the public health professional, including a master of public health, master of health services administration, master of science in exercise science, health policy, or public health microbiology and emerging infectious diseases, as well as masters programs offered in conjunction with other GW schools.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Students prepare to define, critically assess, and resolve public health problems. The MPH Core Course Competencies are designed to provide students with a broad public health context as well as a critical foundation for subsequent coursework. Students acquire a comprehensive understanding of the foundation sciences of public health (disease mechanisms, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, health policy, and health management as well as in-depth training in one of the following program areas:

• Biostatistics - Revised Program!
• Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC)
• Environmental Health Science and Policy - New for Summer 2009 (Scholarship Funds Available to Outstanding Spring 2010 Applicants)
• Epidemiology
• Global Health
• Global Health Epidemiology - New for 2009-2010!
• Health Policy
• Health Promotion
• Maternal and Child Health
• Public Health Communication and Marketing
• Public Health Management

Master of Health Services Administration

• Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA)
• Health Services Administration Specialist Degree

Master of Science Exercise Science

• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Exercise, Nutrition, and Eating Behavior - Admissions Closed for 2010
• Strength and Conditioning
• Graduate Assistant Application (For MS ES Students Only)

Master of Science Health Policy

• MS Health Policy

MS in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases

• MS Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases

Master's Programs Offered In Conjunction with Other GW Schools

Click here to apply for the programs offered with other GW Schools.

• MS Biostatistics
• MS Epidemiology
• Master of Public Policy (Concentration Health Policy)
• Master of Business Administration (Concentration In Health Services Administration)

Questions? Email us at sphhsinfo@gwumc.edu. Admissions staff are available to answer your questions and assist you throughout your application process.