Master of Public Health (MPH) Program | St. George’s University Skip to footer School of Graduate Studies Master of Public Health Degree Become a global health professional in the field of public health and preventive medicine. Request Information Apply Explore This Section Overview Outcomes Career Paths Impact Curriculum Testimonials Financial Aid Virtual Tour Request Info View All Programs Public Health Certificate Doctor of Philosophy Degree MA in Clinical Community Psychology Master of Education MBA in International Business MBA in Multi-Sector Health Management Master of Public Health Master of Science DVM/MBA Degree | School of Graduate Studies PhD in Management | School of Arts and Sciences Program Overview Program The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at SGU prepares students to become global leaders in public health practice. Locations We are excited to offer our program 100% online, or on our beautiful campus in Grenada. View All SGU Graduate Programs St. George’s University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program attracts the top students and faculty from around the world. Offered 100% online or on SGU’s beautiful 42-acre campus in Grenada, the program provides flexibility and accessibility for aspiring public health professionals. Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) since 2010, SGU’s MPH program meets the highest standards in public health education. With its strong emphasis on epidemiology and global health, the program helps prepare a competent public health workforce dedicated to improving lives and building healthier communities worldwide. We encourage you to consult with St. George’s University MPH graduates, students, and administrators, who are available to answer any questions you may have. Academic Outcomes 100% The SGU MPH Program is 100% online meaning no residency required except for the MD/MPH and DVM MPH dual degree options CEPH SGU is proud that our MPH Program is accredited by CEPH Freestanding specializations Collaborating Centers, including DPHPM-based WHO and UNFCCC Helping Communities Thrive St. George’s University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program attracts the top students and faculty from around the world. We are excited to offer our program 100% online, or on our beautiful campus in Grenada. We encourage you to consult with St. George’s University MPH graduates, students, and administrators, who are available to answer any questions you may have. Request Information Over 30+ Career Paths in Public Health A good place to start looking at public health careers is with nonprofit organizations or state and local government. Potential starting positions include: Community Health Specialist Epidemiology Specialist Health Education Coordinator Health Program Administrator Manager of Population Health Strategy Population Health Planning & Improvement Coordinator Emergency Preparedness Coordinator MPH career resources: American Public Health Association Public Health Job Types New York State Public Health Careers Check out some of these job boards: Public Health Jobs Johns Hopkins Public Health Career Website Emory University Public Health Career Website APHA Career Mart Find more information about jobs and careers in public health. CEPH Accredited St. George’s University’s MPH program is one of a few non-U.S. based MPH programs that has been accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). What does a CEPH Accreditation Mean? SGU MPH degree program has completed a multi-level review and been found to meet all US-agreed-upon standards developed by public health academics and practitioners. An SGU CEPH accredited MPH degree provides three distinct benefits: Employment opportunities with the US Public Health Service, US military public health jobs, and state and local government jobs that require an MPH degree Access to fellowships, e.g., fellowships offered by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Provides a pathway to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam and obtain the CPH credential.  Visit for additional information. 2022 Self Study CEPH Response Improving Lives Around The World The vision of SGU’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program is a “Competent public health workforce, building healthy communities” SGU’s MPH degree produces leading public health practitioners and researchers on a global scale The MPH program was accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) in 2010 and was awarded an additional 7-year accreditation by CEPH in 2015. Impactful, Global Health Change Happens Here Partnerships for the Greater Good Housed within the Department of Public Health & Preventive Medicine are three research and service institutions: The World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Environmental and Occupational Health The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) The Global Water Partnership – Caribbean (GWP-C) Curriculum We are proud to offer 5 tracks within our MPH degree, allowing students to specialize. At the end of term three, students participate in a 120-hour on-site practicum and complete a capstone/thesis to finish up their public health degree program. Each practicum is tailored to the students individual program, providing real-life, hands-on experience in their chosen public health concentration. Practicums have been held in over 170 site locations, in over 30 countries around the world. Curriculum MPH Degree Specialization Tracks Epidemiology Track The Epidemiology Track centers on exploring the patterns and causes of diseases and health conditions in populations. Students will gain expertise in study design, data analysis, and causal inference on a variety of public health issues, including infectious diseases and chronic conditions. Track courses will examine how these health issues are related to behavioral and lifestyle factors, as well as toxic environmental and occupational exposures. Required courses for this track emphasize research methods, quantitative reasoning, and techniques for epidemiologic investigation, allowing students to identify risk factors and develop effective prevention and control strategies. Global Health Track The Global Health Track in the MPH program at SGU will prepare students for analytical, practical and strategic decision-making within the global health environment. The main goal is to equip graduates with knowledge and skills to manage, lead and/or contribute to governmental and non-governmental organizations to achieve health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Emphasizing a multi-disciplinary, systems thinking approach, the curriculum includes projects that highlight innovative, equitable, and cost-effective solutions for solving complex and diverse challenges in disease prevention and control. Students will have access to diverse faculty, academic resources, networking opportunities, and support as they complete coursework towards developing specific foundational knowledge and skills in global health. This track is offered asynchronously, making it the most flexible online track. More Information Preventive Medicine Track The Preventive Medicine track equips MD graduates with the knowledge and skills to address both communicable and non-communicable diseases through evidence-based strategies. Students learn to apply epidemiological and microbiological principles to disease prevention and control, interpret diagnostic and screening tests, and analyze biomedical data to support health promotion. Emphasis is placed on critically appraising scientific literature to implement effective public health interventions and improve population health outcomes. MD/MPH Dual Degree Program The dual MD/MPH degree provides integrated education and training that complements both areas of learning and provides the healthcare professional with a greater set of tools to understand and prevent human diseases. SGU’s MD/MPH dual degree offers a unique prospective on integrating medical care at both a universal and a patient level. The MD/MPH professional will have the credentials and expertise to interface as a multidisciplinary and interprofessional public health practitioner. More Information DVM/MPH Dual Degree Program SGU’s DVM/MPH dual degree lets you focus on applying veterinary science to protect and improve the physical, mental and social well-being of humans. Veterinarians with public health credentials (VPH) address human, animal and environmental issues from a local to a global perspective. More Information Hear from SGU Grads “I credit SGU for offering the unique opportunity to attain both my DVM and MPH simultaneously, an opportunity which broadened my exposure to the field of research and its global application in public health and guided my current path, of which I am most proud.” Brian Butler, DVM, MPH, SGU ’05 United States “When I was young, I wanted to change some parts of medicine but didn’t have the capacity to do so. But now I do. Seeing how hard my family worked has motivated me to push for equal healthcare access for every individual and community.” Annie Le, MD/MPH, SGU ’18 United States Investing In Your Future SGU’s tuition compares favorably with other top schools. We also offer scholarships and financial aid to help you invest in your future. Scholarships SGU celebrates excellence and invests in your journey to success. Financial Aid Financial aid options to help make your medical education affordable. Tuition & Fees A medical degree sets the stage for your career as a physician. Purpose-Built for Academic Excellence and Wellness Our 42-acre campus in Grenada is built for academic success and personal well-being with modern classrooms, dedicated study space, a full fitness center, and many of the comforts of home. 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